BBC unveils first look at Sherwood season 2

The BBC has unveiled first-look images from season 2 of Sherwood.

Series one of the James Graham-penned show proved to be a critical and audience hit.

Now the BBC says that the second series is set in the present day and 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.

David Morrissey, Lorraine Ashbourne and Perry Fitzpatrick return, while new cast members include Monica Dolan, Christine Bottomley, David Harewood, Robert Lindsay, Stephen Dillane, Aisling Loftus and Robert Emms.

The BBC says this will be our later in the year.

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