Sherwood – the sensational BBC true-crime drama starring David Morrissey and Robert Glenister – has been called "the cleverest, most compelling show" on TV. All six episodes of the hit murder mystery series have now aired and are available to watch in full, for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK. They will be available on-demand for a year. Not in the UK right now? Follow this guide to watch Sherwood wherever you are.
Premiere: Monday 14th June 2022
New episodes: every Monday and Tuesday
FREE stream: BBC iPlayer (UK)
Watch anywhere: ExpressVPN
Season finale: Tuesday 28th June 2022
According to the BBC, Sherwood is inspired in part by real events and set in the Nottinghamshire mining village where writer James Graham (Finding Neverland) grew up. When two shocking and unexpected killings shatter the already fractured community, historic divisions sparked during the Miners' Strike soon resurface.
The all-star cast includes David Morrissey (The Walking Dead) as Detective Chief Superintendent Ian St Clair, Robert Glenister as DI Kevin Salisbury, Alun Armstrong as ex-miner Gary Jackson, Lesley Manville (Princess Margaret in the next series of The Crown) as Gary's Wife, and Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt as local councillor Sarah Vincent.
Critics and audiences alike have heaped praise on Sherwood calling it 'the most moving show in years' and as having an 'extraordinary cast' but don't take their word for it. Follow our guide below to watch the latest episodes of Sherwood for free, wherever you are.
Watch Sherwood for free
In the UK, BBC iPlayer will stream every episode of Sherwood free of charge. Simply sign up for a BBC account and you're good to go!
The six-part series aired every Monday and Tuesday over three weeks. It is now available to watch in full on iPlayer for a year.
Outside the UK? Uk nationals with a TV license can use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer when abroad. Using a VPN is easy – full instructions below.
Watch Sherwood from abroad using a VPN
Even if you have a BBC account, you won't be able to access BBC iPlayer when outside the UK. The service will know your location based on your IP address, and will automatically block your access.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps you get around this obstacle. It creates a private connection between your device and the internet. There are lots of VPNs to choose from, but we think ExpressVPN is one of the very best...
How to use a VPN for Sherwood
Using a VPN to watch Sherwood is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For Sherwood, you may wish to choose 'UK' for BBC iPlayer.
3. Then head over to BBC iPlayer on your browser or device and enjoy the free Sherwood live stream.
If, for whatever reason, you can't get it working, do remember that you have the comfort of a 30-day money back guarantee with ExpressVPN. You could also try NordVPN, which also comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, and Surfshark which offers 24 hour assistance.
Watch Sherwood in the USA
Sherwood does not have a US air date as yet.
Remember: UK nationals who find themselves in the US can use a VPN to watch Sherwood free of charge on BBC iPlayer. Details just above.
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Watch a Sherwood live stream in Australia
Sherwood does not have an Australian air date as yet.
Remember: UK nationals visiting Australia can use a VPN to watch Sherwood free of charge on BBC iPlayer. Details above.
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Sherwood episode guide & air dates
Episode 1: 9pm BST, Monday 13th June 2022 (BBC One/iPlayer)
DCS Ian St Clair is called to investigate a tragic and unexpected murder in an ex-mining town as news of the crime threatens to inflame historic tensions.
Episode 2: 9pm BST, Tuesday 14th June 2022 (BBC One/iPlayer)
As the hunt for the killer continues, Kevin Salisbury from the MET arrives to assist in the investigation. And tensions mount as the killer torments the community further.
Episode 3: 9pm BST, Monday 20th June 2022 (BBC One/iPlayer)
As Ian and Kevin are called to the scene of a second murder, news breaks of a former spy in the community at Gary’s memorial service. Meanwhile, Scott remains at large.
Episode 4: 9pm BST, Tuesday 21st June 2022 (BBC One/iPlayer)
With two killers now on the run, Ian is forced to call in the Met to support the manhunt. Meanwhile, the hunt for the mystery spy cop intensifies as a link to Scott is found.
Episode 5: 9pm BST, Monday 27th June 2022 (BBC One/iPlayer)
Synopsis TBA
Episode 6: 9pm BST, Tuesday 28th June 2022 (BBC One/iPlayer)
Synopsis TBA
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