Philip Jackson impresses us again in Sherwood Season 2

Season 2 of Sherwood has absolutely gripped us. Set in Nottingham – season 1 was inspired by real life murders in Nottinghamshire England in 2004.

Season 2 is bingeable now on BBC iPlayer with all episodes ready for you to enjoy. And the best bit…it stars our fabulous Philip Jackson as the remarkably likeable rogue Mickey Sparrow, working in his native Nottinghamshire accent. We won’t ruin the ending for you as you’ll love watching this so much….

Set in a Nottinghamshire mining village, Sherwood season 2 further explores the themes of fractured communities and the political turmoil in today’s Britain, introducing two new families to the town. Meanwhile a newly appointed Sheriff of Nottingham is passionately fighting local government and business leaders to stop a proposed new mine coming to the area. The mine would bring much-needed jobs but is also an unwelcome reminder of the legacy that has blighted the community for so long…

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