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Second 'Robin Hood' series confirmed
Published Thursday, Nov 23 2006, 16:16 GMT | By James Welsh
The BBC has confirmed that a second series of Robin Hood has been commissioned.
Dominic Minghella will return as writer for the show's second 13 episode run, with actors Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Keith Allen, Richard Armitage, Sam Troughton, Gordon Kennedy, Joe Armstong and Harry Lloyd also all returning.
"The cast have engaged and delighted a whole new generation with this fresh and modern retelling of Robin Hood," said BBC fiction controller Jane Tranter. "Keith Allen's captivating portrayal of the menacing Sheriff coupled with the great performances from our young cast headed up by Jonas Armstrong equals compelling drama."
Filming on the new series will commence in Budapest in the spring, with the show scheduled to return to BBC One "later next year."
Dominic Minghella will return as writer for the show's second 13 episode run, with actors Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Keith Allen, Richard Armitage, Sam Troughton, Gordon Kennedy, Joe Armstong and Harry Lloyd also all returning.
"The cast have engaged and delighted a whole new generation with this fresh and modern retelling of Robin Hood," said BBC fiction controller Jane Tranter. "Keith Allen's captivating portrayal of the menacing Sheriff coupled with the great performances from our young cast headed up by Jonas Armstrong equals compelling drama."
Filming on the new series will commence in Budapest in the spring, with the show scheduled to return to BBC One "later next year."
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