Sherwood writer teases season 3’s new family including Skins star, who are ‘really put through the wringer’

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James Graham, who created the new BBC drama Dear England, also wrote the popular series Sherwood, and a second season of that show is coming soon.

Sherwood’s third season started filming earlier this year and has added several new actors to the cast, including Rosalie Craig, Joe Dempsie, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Sue Johnston, Peter Wight, Ben Batt, and Adam Long.

In a recent exclusive interview for our video series, The TopMob Writers’ Room, where we explore the minds of screenwriters, Graham shared that filming for season 3 has wrapped up and gave us a hint of what’s to come.

We’ve finished filming the third series, and now it’s being edited,” Graham shared (you can see him talk about it in the video above).

Honestly, one of the best parts of this whole experience has been getting to work with so many of the original cast again. People like Leslie Manville, David Morrissey, and Lorraine Ashbourne – bringing Claire Rushbrook and Robert Glenister back too! It’s just… saying their names feels surreal. They’re all so talented, I honestly feel incredibly lucky to be working with them. I keep thinking, ‘What am I doing to deserve this?’

Graham explained that these shows are truly national gems. He was particularly impressed with the actors in Sherwood, noting they seem to come from a background where they genuinely prioritize TV dramas that explore social and political issues.

This kind of drama has roots in the work of writers like Alan Bleasdale, Jimmy McGovern, Sally Wainwright, and Paul Abbott, going back to the 80s and 90s. It’s more than just entertainment; it aims to explore and understand the issues facing real communities and the people within them.

Working with the cast has been fantastic. As with every season, we introduced a new group of actors and really challenged them with a difficult storyline. It was a demanding process, but incredibly rewarding, especially with talented leads like Rosalie Craig, recently in ‘Riot Women,’ and Joe Dempsie, known from ‘Skins.’ It’s wonderful to have such strong Nottingham-based actors bringing a Nottinghamshire story to life.

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Graham discussed his past work, including the shows Brexit: The Uncivil War, The Crown, and Quiz, during his conversation with The TopMob Writers’ Room.

He discussed his new series, Dear England, currently available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The show, starring Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate, follows Southgate’s time as England’s football manager and how he worked to improve the team’s culture and performance.

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You can now watch the complete interview with James Graham on TopMob and YouTube.

You can watch the third season of Sherwood on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. If you missed the first two seasons, they’re currently available to stream on iPlayer.

The first two episodes of Dear England are now streaming on BBC iPlayer. Episodes three and four will be released on Sunday, May 31st.

Don’t miss out! Add Sherwood to your watchlist on the TopMob: What to Watch app. Download it today for daily TV recommendations and exclusive content.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs writes about TV dramas for TopMob, covering shows on streaming services and traditional channels. Before becoming a writer, he worked in public relations, first at a business-to-business agency and then at the international production company Fremantle. He has a bachelor’s degree in English and Theatre Studies, and a Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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2026-05-26 17:34