Vicky Pollard, Daffyd and Emily Howard will all be back in the new series of Little Britain next month, the BBC confirmed today.

Series two of the cult comedy series will premiere first on BBC Three, beginning Tuesday, October 19 at 9pm.

The corporation is supporting the return of the show with the launch of a red button interactive service for digital viewers during the premieres.

As well as footage from the series one DVD - out October 11 - the service will also feature interviews with Matt Lucas and David Walliams and "comprehensive introductions" to the new characters from series two.