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Sherwood fans left fuming as they brand new series of BBC drama with 'young, queer and female' Sheriff of Nottingham 'woke drivel' -  after original outing won critical acclaim


The thriller, based on true events, follow the aftermath of murders in a Nottinghamshire, who are still dealing with the after-effects of the miners' strike.

James (pictured) said he hoped it will help modernise the idea of the position which is a historical role that is currently held by a councillor to promote the city, has long been associated with the Robin Hood villain And the Telegraph's Anita Singh also handed out five out of five stars, saying: 'It is really, really good, a show that is ostensibly a police procedural about murders in a Nottinghamshire village but turns out to be so much more: a layered exploration of community, class and enmity.' This is a first returning series for James, who won an Olivier award for his play Dear England and wrote Channel 4 film Brexit: The Uncivil War and ITV drama Quiz.

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