The BBC has announced that a fifth series of award-winning comedy anthology series, Inside No.9, is set to air in 2019.
The fourth series of the Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton drama – which concludes tonight – has won plaudits since its first episode in 2014.
The current series has been hailed as the “most successful series ever” and even went one step up on its anthology format by having one episode written entirely in the iambic pentameter.
Over the years, the star-studded cast has included big names such as Sheridan Smith, Rory Kinnear and Gemma Arterton.
Commission: Writers Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton have signed for another seriesBBC/Sophie MutevelianPemberton and Shearsmith said: “Having tried and failed to convince the BBC to produce a full Cheese & Crackers series (or at the very least a Summertime Special), we have reluctantly agreed to do another series of Inside No. 9.
“We will once again attempt to trick, tickle and terrify you - but not necessarily all at once. Unless there’s a twist. Which there won’t be. Or will there?”
The duo added their “huge thanks” to the channel for supporting them and the fans for watching the show.
Comedy Commissioner Shane Allen said: “Reece and Steve continue to dazzle, shock and knock audiences for six with their uniquely layered storytelling craftsmanship which attracts the cream of British acting talent.
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“There is not a more distinctive or ambitious comedy show being made anywhere in the world right now as week in week out they create whole new worlds and sets of characters which have instant impact.”
Inside No.9 is on tonight at 10pm on BBC Two.