With the recent season of the critically acclaimed series ‘Sherwood‘ now aired, the BBC has announced James Graham’s (Dear England, Quiz) drama starring David Morrissey has been renewed for Season 3.
The second season of ‘Sherwood’, inspired by the so-called “Shottingham” gang wars that mired the region and the Nottinghamshire community in which James Graham grew up, drew acclaim from viewers and critics alike. Full 28-day viewing data is not yet available, but episode one of the new season has been watched by more than 6.5 million viewers so far. Season two has also led to a resurgence in viewing for season one on BBC iPlayer, with over 7.2 million streams since the beginning of August alone.
“It continues to be the greatest privilege to tell stories set in and inspired by the history of my home county of Nottinghamshire,” said Graham. “Having a returning series on the BBC is pretty much every British writer’s dream, and I’m incredibly grateful for the continued passion that Lindsay, Charlotte and Jo have for Sherwood – and to everyone at House Productions, the most supportive producers you can have. My biggest appreciation though goes to our audiences and I’m determined to deliver for them in a series three, which will be a new set of stories, and the continuation – and completion – of some strands I’ve been dreaming of for some time.”
Season two was directed by the award-winning British film director Clio Barnard, and Tom George, with a cast including David Morrissey, Monica Dolan, David Harewood, Lorraine Ashbourne, Robert Lindsay, Perry Fitzpatrick, Christine Bottomley, Michael Balogun, Oliver Huntingdon, Bethany Asher and Lesley Manville.
“The love that the second series of Sherwood has garnered has been incredible to witness and so we are thrilled that the BBC are once again backing this very special drama for a third run and giving us all the opportunity to bring more rich stories from the Nottinghamshire community that has been such an integral part of James’s life,” add Juliette Howell and Harriet Spencer, Executive Producers for House Productions (Conclave, The Good Mothers) who produce the drama. “We are looking forward to further exploring the brilliantly complex world of Sherwood and unearthing some more of the many secrets which are harboured in and amongst its characters. James has a lot of very exciting storylines planned so fans will need to be prepared for some more heart-wrenching, jaw-dropping and shocking twists.”
‘Sherwood’ season three will once again be written by the BAFTA award winning James Graham who also serves as executive producer alongside Juliette Howell, Tessa Ross and Harriet Spencer for House Productions and Jo McClellan for the BBC. The new series was commissioned by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama. House Productions is one of BBC Studios’ owned production labels. Further information and casting details to be announced in due course.
“Sherwood has quickly established itself as one of the all-time great television dramas, with its impeccable mix of characters, story and themes that have gripped and resonated with millions of viewers across the UK,” commented Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama. “We’re so pleased to be working with James Graham and the team to bring his exciting plans for Sherwood’s third chapter to the BBC.”
‘Sherwood‘ Seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch in full on BBC iPlayer. If you want to keep track of this or any other show, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
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Did not know it even had one season, much better fare on the streaming services! Never watch terrestrial.
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