James Graham’s BBC crime drama ‘Sherwood’ has been renewed for season 3.
Graham is the talent behind projects such as the play ‘Dear England’, which is being adapted for the BBC, and ‘Quiz’ starring Michael Sheen.
The drama, starring David Morrisey, is made by House Productions. The first two seasons are available in the UK on iPlayer and in the US on streamer Britbox.
Clio Barnard (“Ali & Ava”) directed season 2 with Tom George. In addition to Morrissey, the series also stars Monica Dolan, David Harewood, Lorraine Ashbourne, Robert Lindsay, Perry Fitzpatrick, Christine Bottomley, Michael Balogun, Oliver Huntingdon, Bethany Asher and Lesley Manville.
“Sherwood” was inspired by the so-called “Shottingham” gang wars that devastated Nottinghamshire, where Graham grew up.
“It remains the greatest privilege to tell stories set in and inspired by the history of my home county of Nottinghamshire,” said Graham. “Having a recurring 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’ve ever seen. can have. However, my greatest appreciation goes to our audiences and I am determined to deliver for them in a series three, which will be a new set of stories, and the continuation – and completion – of some features I have been dreaming about for some time. .”
Lindsay Salt, the BBC drama director who commissioned the third season, added: “’Sherwood’ has quickly established itself as one of the greatest television dramas of all time, with its impeccable blend of characters, story and themes that have gripped and have found resonance. with millions of viewers across the UK. 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.
Graham will return to write the third season and executive produce alongside Juliette Howell, Tessa Ross and Harriet Spencer for House Productions and Jo McClellan for the BBC.