BBC‘s Sherwood, which is inspired by one of England’s most horrific murders, is set to return for a second series.
Its gut-wrenching plot had viewers on the edge of their seats in 2022, but the real story behind the show is the true shocker as it prompted one of the UK’s biggest manhunts.
Sherwood – which first aired on June 13, 2022 – follows a Nottinghamshire mining village where two unrelated murders in 2004 launched an intensive search in an area of woodland.
Robert Boyer, then 42, was wanted in connection with the killing of former miner Keith Frogson, 62.
Keith was tragically found dead on his doorstep following a callous attack as he exited his local boozer in Annesley Woodhouse.
BBC ‘s Sherwood, which is inspired by one of England’s most horrific murders, is set to make a return for a second year (pictured: show star David Morrissey as Ian St Clair)
Its gut-wrenching plot had viewers on the edge of their seats in 2022, but the real story behind the show is the true shocker as it prompted one of the UK’s biggest manhunts (pictured, Terry Rodgers, who killed his daughter Chanel Taylor)Â
But while Keith was being brutally killed, officers were also searching Annesley Woods for Terry Rodgers, then 55, who was sought in connection with the murder of his daughter, Chanel Taylor.
The two murders were carried out within two weeks of each other.
It was weeks before both men were finally arrested and ultimately charged with their heinous crimes.
Keith, a father of three, was a prominent member of the National Union of Miners and had been heavily involved in the 1984 strike.
He had previously encountered a clash with Robert, a member of the rival Union of Democratic Mineworkers.
Keith had severe mental health problems and he was wrongly under the impression that Keith was out to harm him.
The two men were believed to have had a heated argument about the 1984 Miner’s Strike that Robert had worked through.
Sherwood – which first aired on June 13, 2022 – follows a Nottinghamshire mining village where two unrelated murders in 2004 launched an intensive search in an area of woodland
Robert Boyer, then-42, (left) was wanted in connection with the killing of former miner Keith Frogson, 62, (right) who was found dead on his doorstep following a brutal attack as he left a local pub in the Nottinghamshire pit village where he lived
The makeshift shelter in Sherwood Forest where former miner Robert stayed for more than three weeks
Keith was tragically found dead on his doorstep following a callous attack as he exited his local boozer in Annesley Woodhouse on July 19 2004
Robert waited for Keith to return from the pub, he then shot him with a crossbow and attacked him with a samurai sword. It later emerged that he bought the weapons online for £150Â
During the evening of July 19, Robert waited for Keith to return from the pub.
He then shot him with a crossbow and attacked him with a samurai sword, which ultimately saw Keith found dead on his doorstep.
It later emerged that Robert had bought the weapons online for £150.
Police later named Robert, a so-called ‘scab’ who joined the rival Union of Democratic, as a suspect in the killing of Keith.
Because of the heated and tense mining issues, mineworkers became the prime suspects in the case.
A scab is a derogatory term for a strikebreaker or someone who continues to work during a labor strike.
Meanwhile, Terry, who was believed to be possessive of his daughter, had recently separated from his wife, Anne, and left their home in nearby South Normanton.
It was said that Chanel was scared to step out of line when her father was around and avoided any upset.
Terry, who was known to police before the killing, was also believed to be in some financial difficulty, according to friends at the time.
On July 30, the body of Chanel, 23, was found by her new husband, Lee, with multiple gunshot wounds to the back and head at the home they shared.
The pair had tied the knot just seven weeks earlier, and her father, who had moved in with them, walked her down the aisle.
Terry vanished after he was last seen just a few miles from where she was shot dead and his car was found abandoned nearby.
Police believed that he had fled into Annesley Woods, near Annesley Woodhouse.
Six days after the murder, detectives discovered a shotgun hidden under a duvet in the house where Chanel was killed.
A huge combined manhunt – Operation Rendition – was launched across the woodland.
It included some 620 officers, including marksmen and dog handlers.
They scoured the 1.5 square miles of local woodland for both men and were assisted by two helicopters with heat-seeking equipment.
The search for Terry—the biggest ever carried out by Nottinghamshire Police—led to the discovery of Robert in a makeshift den.
Armed officers detained Robert after he was seen in the area looking dishevelled.
Officers found a hideout that had been dug out of the hillside and covered with foliage, and staked out the area deep in the woods.
They then arrested Robert at around 1 am.
Less than two weeks later, Terry shot his daughter Chanel four times before disappearing into the woods (pictured, Chanel)Â
Newlywed Chanel had invited her father to stay with her and her husband after he split from her motherÂ
The funeral cortege of Chanel, 23, making its way to St. Katherine’s Church, Teversal, Derbyshire
A huge manhunt was launched for Terry, along with Robert, with wanted posters stuck in public placesÂ
A huge combined manhunt – Operation Rendition – was launched across the woodland. It included some 620 officers, including marksmen and dog handlers (pictured)Â
They scoured the 1.5 square miles of local woodland for both men and were assisted by two helicopters with heat-seeking equipmentÂ
Both men were captured –Â Detective Chief Inspector Russ Foster said he thought Robert had been living in his woodland dugout since July 19, living off tinned food and bottled water
Detective Chief Inspector Russ Foster said he thought Robert had been living in his woodland dugout since the killing, living off tinned food and bottled water.
The officer added: ‘I am absolutely elated and overwhelmed with the support the public has given us.
‘We will now review the search perimeters as we continue to look for Terry Rodgers.’
Hundreds of police continued their search for Terry.
He hid in the woods for 17 days and managed to evade capture from the police before he was found.
Terry admitted to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility but denied her murder.
But prosecutors refused to accept his plea and a murder trial was set for March 6, 2006.
Upon being placed in Lincoln Prison on remand, he began denying food and by November 2004, he was on suicide watch after making threats to kill himself.
After refusing food for two years, he died at the age of 57 at Lincoln County Hospital on February 25, 2006.
The first series was set in an 80s Nottinghamshire community that is still dealing with the aftereffects of the miners’ strike.
Sherwood sees two shocking murders hit an already broken community – leading to one of the largest manhunts known in British history.
The centre-point of the show is based around the real-life murders that took place in 2004- which is where the screenwriter, James Graham, was brought up.
The series states at the beginning: ‘This story was initially inspired by two killings which took place in the Nottinghamshire mining community where the author grew up. For the purposes of dramatisation, the characters and the events have been fictionalised.’
The second series is set in the present day.
The first series was set in an 80s Nottinghamshire community that is still dealing with the aftereffects of the miners’ strike. The second series is set in the present day. (Pictured: series two cast members)
It introduces two new families that find themselves entangled with the Sparrows, entering a complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge, and betrayal (Pictured: series two cast members)
Sherwood series two, which stars David Morrissey, Monica Dolan and Lorraine Ashbourne, will air on Sunday, August, 25, on BBC One at 9pm (Pictured: series two cast members)
It introduces two new families that find themselves entangled with the Sparrows, entering a complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge, and betrayal.
Meanwhile, a newly appointed Sheriff of Nottingham is passionately fighting against a proposed new coal mine for the area,.
It brings the promise of much-needed jobs and prosperity but also unwelcome reminders of the legacy that has mired the community for so long.
Sherwood series two, which stars David Morrissey, Monica Dolan and Lorraine Ashbourne, will air on Sunday, August, 25, on BBC One at 9pm.