BBC drama Sherwood returning for second series in 2023

'Sherwood' will return to screens in 2023.

The critically-acclaimed BBC drama - which tells the true story of two separate and unrelated murders which took place in the small mining village within a fortnight of each other almost two decades ago and starred the likes of Joanne Froggatt and Bally Gill - concluded on Tuesday (29.06.22) night but has been recommissioned for a second series.

Writer James Graham said: "I’ve been so deeply moved by the response to Sherwood. These stories come from my home, and I want to specifically express gratitude to my community for whom I know these subjects can be difficult, but - I hope - important ones to explore."

The second series will also consist of six hour-long episodes and BBC bosses are "thrilled" with the reaction and teased that the new series will explore the "wider community" of Nottinghamshire and "build" on the world already established.

Executive Producers Juliette Howell and Tessa Ross said in a statement: "No single place is defined by just one story, and it was always our intention, and hope, that James would get to return to the wider community of Nottinghamshire to build on the world created in Sherwood and explore more characters and their stories, delving into the issues and relationships that have long shaped them. We couldn’t be more thrilled by the response to series one and are so grateful to the incredible team that has brought this show to life, including the brilliant Lewis Arnold and the phenomenal cast who have inhabited these beautifully complex characters which have so resonated with viewers. We can’t wait to return to Sherwood, with James, to start work on series two."

The second series of 'Sherwood' is set to air in 2023, with casting to be announced in due course.