Comedian Peter Kay has announced a return date for his award-winning comedy series Car Share.
The star took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that the hit show will be back on BBC One on May 7.
#CarShare will be back on @BBCOne on May 7th https://t.co/2W4e7a1euf
— CarShare (@Car_Share_Fan) April 18, 2018
Earlier this month, Kay delighted fans by making a rare public appearance at a charity screening of Car Share in the UK.
The 44-year-old comedian, who cancelled his live tour, which included Irish dates, due to "unforeseen family circumstances" in December, took to the stage at Blackpool Winter Gardens on Saturday April 7.
Fantastic Seeing @peterkay_co_uk tonight for the finale of Car Share! So lovely to see him in person #laughedsomuch #comedygenius #fantastic pic.twitter.com/EjzEbH8wVi
— Carla Seath (@carlahostie) April 8, 2018
The event was held to raise money for The Lily Foundation, which Kay previously described as "an inspiring charity" that helps to improve the lives of children with Mitochondrial Disease.
In footage of his brief appearance posted on Twitter, Kay, 44, told the audience: "Thank you very much for supporting the Lily Foundation, raising money for Mitochondrial Disease.
Comedian @peterkay_co_uk has made his first public appearance since cancelling his live tour last year - surprising fans in #Blackpool.
— ITV Granada Reports (@GranadaReports) April 9, 2018
More here: https://t.co/CjeZv6l6mx pic.twitter.com/pAaTHnQzfz
"Very kind of you. I appreciate it. [Hope you enjoy] the last ever episode of Car Share... Don't tell anyone the end. Or tell anyone about any hedgehogs."
Bowing as he left the stage, he added: "So thank you. Lots of love, enjoy, take care, bye-bye."
The audience had gathered in Blackpool to see a sneak preview of the final episode of Car Share as well as an unscripted version.
