TELLY fans have been sent into a frenzy as the BBC announce an epic return of the much-loved sitcom Outnumbered.
Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner, plus the original child actors Daniel Rochen and Ramona Marquez, are returning for a Christmas special.
The BBC says the new show will be set in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman, with their kids now grown adults.
In a statement seen by SundayStar.co.uk, Hugh says he "can't wait for the Brockmans to be back together again".
Tyger Drew-Honey will also be returning as the kids come together for a Christmas with their family, plus one grandchild.
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Hugh added: "Pete and Sue have downsized, the children are no longer children, but I'm sure family life will prove to be just as chaotic as ever."
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Claire said: "I'm really looking forward to being reunited with my TV family.
"Working on this wonderful BBC comedy doesn't feel like work and is one of the greatest joys for us all," the actress added.
Outnumbered ran on the BBC for five series from 2007 to 2014, off-screen Dennis and Skinner are an actual real-life couple.
The show's return was announced at the comedy festival in Glasgow on Thursday.
The BBC also announced new seasons of Not Going Out, Mammoth and The Power of Parker, as well as new shows Funboys and Smoggie Queens.
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