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In the early 90’s, after it’s hand-picked by Hollywood director Kevin Reynolds for a starring role in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, visitors flock to see the tree at Sycamore Gap. The dawn of the internet and smartphones make visiting it a perfect day out for anyone seeking picture-perfect views to post online. But the morning after a stormy night in September 2023, the famous tree is discovered cut down. Si King meets some of those left bereft by the news. Produced by Jane Downs, Laura Marshall and Martin Lindsay Executive Producer: Rik Martin Music: Lament for a Tree by Riccardo Pes Main Image: Ian Sproat “In Memory Of the Sycamore Gap” poem written by Jamie-Rose Miller Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves audio copyright: Warner Bros
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