BBC Sherwood season 2: First look at next series of Nottingham-filmed drama starring David Morrissey

The BBC has given viewers a glimpse of what they can expect from the second series of the hit drama Sherwood. 

The Nottingham-filmed series aired to critical acclaim in 2022 with a UK audience of 7.5 million viewers, making it one of the country’s most-watched new dramas that year.

Starring Monica Dolan and David Morrissey, the first series of the drama focused on two murders that rocked a Nottinghamshire mining village.

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The second series further explores the powerful themes that made the first so resonant to audiences across the UK. 

Set in the present day, it introduces two new families that find themselves entangled with the Sparrows, entering a complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge, and betrayal. 

Meanwhile, a newly appointed Sheriff of Nottingham is passionately fighting against a proposed new mine for the area, which brings the promise of much needed jobs and prosperity but also unwelcome reminders of the legacy that has mired the community for so long.

Again written by Nottingham-born James Graham, the second series will also feature stars including Robert Lindsay and David Harewood.

Much of the new series was filmed in and around Nottingham, including the Council House. 

All six episodes are set to air on BBC One later this year.