The BBC has released a first-look image of Paul Whitehouse in new comedy drama Nurse.
The image follows the BBC's announcement earlier today (July 10) that the sitcom has begun filming.
The series is based on the acclaimed Radio 4 series of the same name, which features Esther Coles as community psychiatric nurse Liz. The Fast Show comedian takes on multiple roles as Liz's patients, as the show sees a mixture of returning characters from the radio series as well as many new additions.
Whitehouse and David Cummings, who have collaborated previously on The Fast Show, Down the Line and Happiness, have written the comedy.
"Nurse has gone down very successfully on radio and we are very excited about the TV version," Shane Allen, comedy commissioning for the BBC, said.
"Paul is the leading character comedian of his generation and he has the ability to make you cry with laughter one minute and cry with empathy the next with the characters that he brings to life.
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"There is warmth, truth and depth to Paul's comedy, and Esther Coles is a very funny, warm actress who will bring real tenderness, pathos and humour to the show."
The series is comprised of four 30-minute episodes and is expected to air later this year.
