The BBC has released the trailer and new pictures for series two of its hit drama Sherwood, made by House Productions. Announced today, the second series is set to return to BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Sunday 25 August, with episode two airing on Bank Holiday Monday, 26 August. The new six-part story follows the success of the award-winning series one, which had a UK audience of over 7.5 million viewers, making it one of the country’s most-watched new dramas in 2022.

Directed by the acclaimed British film director Clio Barnard and Tom George, this new and original drama from Nottingham-born James Graham features a stellar cast line-up including David Morrissey, Lesley Manville, Monica Dolan, David Harewood, Lorraine Ashbourne, Stephen Dillane, Sharlene Whyte, Perry Fitzpatrick, Christine Bottomley, Philip Jackson, Aisling Loftus, Bill Jones, Adam Hugill, Ria Zmitrowicz, Robert Emms, Michael Balogun, Oliver Huntingdon, Jorden Myrie, Conor Deane and Bethany Asher.

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.

Sherwood series two is produced by House Productions and will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. James Graham has written all six episodes and is an executive producer on the series. Clio Barnard is lead director and executive producer, with Tom George directing episodes four, five, & six. The producer is Kate Ogborn. Juliette Howell, Tessa Ross and Harriet Spencer are executive producers for House Productions, with Jo McClellan for the BBC. BBC Studios, which owns House Productions, is the international distributor of both
series.

Sherwood series two was filmed in and around Nottingham. Series one is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.