Not Going Out, the long-running BBC sitcom from Lee Mack, has received an update regarding its future.
The series, which debuted back in 2006, sees the comedian play a fictionalised version of himself as he flicks between jobs, with most days seeing the figure either at the pub or in his flat watching television.
With a rotating cast of supporting actors such as Tim Vine, Sally Bretton and Hugh Dennis, Not Going Out has proven to be a success for nearly two decades, and the BBC has now confirmed that the show has been renewed for a 15th season.
"I am delighted that the BBC are once again showing such great support for studio sitcom," said Mack in a statement. "It’s a genre I’ve always loved and to be able to be part of it myself for so many years is both a privilege and an excuse not to have to shop, as I always take the underpants they give me home."
"Not Going Out is in rude health as it passes its centenary episode, and that’s due to the incredible creativity of Lee Mack, who has the most amazing ability to pack a show full of jokes," added Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy at the BBC. "We’re excited for audiences to find out what the new chapter looks like for Lee and Lucy."
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The renewal order comes ahead of the series' return next month following a two-year hiatus, with the six-part 14th season set to implement a time-jump as Lee and Lucy move into a new house in the countryside after their children enrol at university.
"[Season] 14 now rolls the story on several years again, with the couple moving away from their suburban 'empty nest' and finding plenty of time to focus on each other... what could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: quite a lot!)," reads the logline for the upcoming episodes.
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The announcement is sure to delight fans of the show, with one user on IMDb describing the sitcom as "unashamedly stupid", "fantastically funny" and an "underrated gem" as they lauded Mack's "strangely charming" performance.
"A refreshing comedy full of wit and one liners that could only be delivered by Lee Mack and Tim Vine," wrote one user, with another sharing that they had "laughed [themselves] silly" as they watched the cast's antics.
Not Going Out returns next month on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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