The critically acclaimed Sherwood has further stories to tell.

The BBC have confirmed that its high profile drama Sherwood will be back for a third series.

The show, from writer James Graham, is based in Nottinghamshire. The first series looked at the long impact of the 80s miners’ strike. The most recent run, which concluded on September 9th, drew its inspiration from the so-called ‘Shottingham’ gang wars.

Series two was directed by Clio Barnard and Tom George. The cast includes David Morrissey, Monica Dolan, David Harewood, Lorraine Ashbourne, Robert Lindsay, Perry Fitzpatrick, Christine Bottomley, Michael Balogun, Oliver Huntingdon, Bethany Asher and Lesley Manville.

James Graham says:

“It continues to be the greatest privilege to tell stories set in and inspired by the history of my home county of Nottinghamshire. 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.”

Juliette Howell and Harriet Spencer, Executive Producers for House Productions add:

“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. 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 is made by House Productions for the BBC. You can catch up with the first two series on BBC iPlayer.