The BBC has confirmed the future of its hit crime drama Sherwood beyond season one.
While we already knew that a second series had been greenlit, according to The Sun, filming for season two is set to begin this summer with its two major stars Lesley Manville and David Morrissey reprising their roles from season one.
It's thought that season two will take on a similar structure to season one, which was inspired by two true-crime events, and adapted for television by creator James Graham using the testimonies of those affected by the real murders.
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Set in the Nottinghamshire mining village where Graham grew up, the original series starred David Morrissey as a member of the local police force named Ian St Clair, and Robert Glenister as Kevin Salisbury, a police officer from the Met.
Following the announcement that there would be a second series, Graham said in a statement: "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.
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"The East Midlands and former Red Wall areas like it are never just one thing, politically or culturally, and it's been the honour of my life to give voice and character to a place I love. It's a county of great stories and legends, past and present, and I can't wait to show audiences more.
"It's also a joy to see our incredible cast be so celebrated, along with lead director Lewis Arnold, who I owe a great debt, and Ben Williams. None of this would have been possible without House Productions championing and supporting me every step of the way, and without the public service remit of the BBC."