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BBC One comedy After You've Gone has been recommissioned for a second series and a Christmas special.
The show stars Nicholas Lyndhurst as divorcee Jimmy bringing up his kids with his ex-mother-in-law, Diana, played by Celia Imrie.
During its seven week run, the first series grew its audience from 4.1 million to a peak audience of 5.8 million viewers.
Peter Fincham, controller, BBC One, said: "Comedy is really hitting its stride on BBC One, with the return of Jam And Jerusalem, Not Going Out and now a new commission for After You've Gone. The comedy strategy of commissioning pilots is delivering for BBC One audiences."
Created by My Family writer Fred Barron the show is produced by Rosemary McGowan, with Kenton Allen, BBC Creative head of comedy talent and Comedy North, as executive producer.
The show stars Nicholas Lyndhurst as divorcee Jimmy bringing up his kids with his ex-mother-in-law, Diana, played by Celia Imrie.
During its seven week run, the first series grew its audience from 4.1 million to a peak audience of 5.8 million viewers.
Peter Fincham, controller, BBC One, said: "Comedy is really hitting its stride on BBC One, with the return of Jam And Jerusalem, Not Going Out and now a new commission for After You've Gone. The comedy strategy of commissioning pilots is delivering for BBC One audiences."
Created by My Family writer Fred Barron the show is produced by Rosemary McGowan, with Kenton Allen, BBC Creative head of comedy talent and Comedy North, as executive producer.
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