From the classic 1960s BBC TV comedy series 'Not Only But Also'. At about 1:19 in, after the caveman sketch, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore sing a 'ballad' about Robin Hood's fabled sidekick Alan A Dale. This episode was shot in 1965. Video Link (Thanks, Drew Carey!)
Dudley Moore + Peter Cook sing song about Robin Hood's BFF in 1965
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