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Comedy sketch show Armstrong and Miller is returning to TV after a break of six years.
Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller have been concentrating on their individual careers since starring in three series on Channel 4.
Armstrong was a highly-regarded guest presenter on Have I Got News For You, while Miller appeared in both The Worst Week of My Life and Primeval.
But the pair - who were encouraged to reunite by their wives - admitted to concerns that they will be unable to keep up with the new shows that have emerged in their absence.
Armstrong told The Sun: “You have to tread a fine line with the comedy. You don’t want to be that terrible middle-aged person harping back to being 20. But you still want to get that new perspective.”
Miller agreed: “Yes, it’s much more undignified for men our age to be lumping around in silly outfits and wigs. I just think it's funny."
However, they revealed that old characters such as Inspector Jack Force and Craig Children will be making way for a new cast when the series airs on BBC One. Miller said: “We’ve done a whole sketch about somebody who goes into a chemist, and is waiting and waiting. Finally he can’t stand it anymore, so goes into the little room out the back and discovers a whole other world. Like Narnia.”
The duo will also recreate a classic Morecambe and Wise sketch for a special BAFTA 60th anniversary programme on ITV1.
The Armstrong and Miller Show starts on BBC One on October 26.
Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller have been concentrating on their individual careers since starring in three series on Channel 4.
Armstrong was a highly-regarded guest presenter on Have I Got News For You, while Miller appeared in both The Worst Week of My Life and Primeval.
But the pair - who were encouraged to reunite by their wives - admitted to concerns that they will be unable to keep up with the new shows that have emerged in their absence.
Armstrong told The Sun: “You have to tread a fine line with the comedy. You don’t want to be that terrible middle-aged person harping back to being 20. But you still want to get that new perspective.”
Miller agreed: “Yes, it’s much more undignified for men our age to be lumping around in silly outfits and wigs. I just think it's funny."
However, they revealed that old characters such as Inspector Jack Force and Craig Children will be making way for a new cast when the series airs on BBC One. Miller said: “We’ve done a whole sketch about somebody who goes into a chemist, and is waiting and waiting. Finally he can’t stand it anymore, so goes into the little room out the back and discovers a whole other world. Like Narnia.”
The duo will also recreate a classic Morecambe and Wise sketch for a special BAFTA 60th anniversary programme on ITV1.
The Armstrong and Miller Show starts on BBC One on October 26.
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