'Jonathan Creek' revived for Xmas special

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BBC One is planning a Jonathan Creek Christmas special nearly five years after the series ended.

Alan Davies will return to star in a 90-minute episode of the popular comedy drama and filming is expected to start in the summer.

David Renwick, who created and wrote the show, told Broadcast: "After a five year break I think we're all looking forward to getting Creek back on the screen, and the BBC appear to be quite excited, so fingers crossed."