Sheriff of Nottingham

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Sheriff of Nottingham has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Table Read Tuesdays (Aug 2025). Referenced as Alan Rickman's role in 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' and a favorite character.

The Sheriff of Nottingham is the main antagonist in the legend of Robin Hood. He is generally depicted as an unjust tyrant who mistreats the people of Nottinghamshire, subjecting them to unaffordable taxes. Robin Hood fights against him, stealing from the rich, and the Sheriff, in order to give to the poor; it is this characteristic for which Robin Hood is best known. The Sheriff is considered the archenemy of Robin Hood, as he is the most recurring enemy of the well-known outlaw. The Sheriff ap