Peter Kay's Car Share to return for 4 episodes in 2017
- The BBC has now officially confirmed Series 2 of Peter Kay's Car Share
- However, the new series will only be four episodes long, and viewers will have to wait to 2017 to see it
- Peter Kay says that it is "a joy to be working on the second series"
The BBC has confirmed it has ordered a second series of Peter Kay sitcom Car Share.
The Corporation released a statement saying: "Fresh from winning Best Scripted Comedy at the BAFTA Television Awards, and Peter Kay taking home the award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy, today the BBC is delighted to confirm that the phenomenally successful comedy Peter Kay's Car Share will be returning for a second much-anticipated series."
The show, which was named Comedy Of The Year in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2015, has won multiple high profile accolades since its debut last year. The show is also the most-watched sitcom since 2011 to date.
Peter Kay and Sian Gibson have already been pictured in the North West filming scenes for the new series, however today it has been revealed that Series 2 will only be four episodes long, and won't be seen on screens until 2017.
The BBC says: "Series 1 climaxed with a 'will they won't they' pivotal moment between John and Kayleigh as their chemistry grew and it looked like romance was on the cards. The soundtrack to their friendship (courtesy of fictional local radio station Forever FM) was sealed with a mix CD from Kayleigh to John, but what will become of their blossoming relationship?"
Speaking about the new series, Peter Kay says: "What a joy to be working on the second series of Car Share with the wonderful Sian Gibson. The success of the first series has been completely overwhelming."
Sian Gibson adds: "I'm really excited that Car Share is coming back. We had so much fun making the first series and I can't wait to be Kayleigh Kitson again."
BBC One's Charlotte Moore comments: "Car Share broke the mould, innovated and took risks in comedy on primetime BBC One - a show that epitomises what the channel is all about. I can't wait for the BAFTA-award-winning series to return, and discover where Peter Kay and Sian Gibson take those gorgeous characters that the nation fell in love with."
BBC comedy commissioner Shane Allen says: "There is so much more to explore between John and Kayleigh in their journey together each day and in life. The writing on the new series is sublime - intimate, poignant and hilarious. With Peter Kay and Sian Gibson at the wheel, the audiences are in for another fantastic treat."
Series 2 has been written by Paul Coleman and the two stars, and will once again be directed by Kay.
Car Share Series 2 will premiere on BBC iPlayer in its entirety before television transmission. This follows the same strategy as Series 1, which was a move that proved to be a big hit. The show received over three million iPlayer requests in its first four days alone.