BBC confirms future of beloved comedy after three series on screens

THE BBC have confirmed the future of a beloved comedy series after three series on screens.

The broadcaster has announced a brand new series of The Young Offenders is on the way.

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The BBC have confirmed the future of a beloved comedy show[/caption]

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The Yong Offenders will return for a fourth series[/caption]

A fourth instalment will follow on from the show’s movie and previous series which aired three years ago.

The comedy follows bike-stealing teenagers Conor and Jock as they weave and duck their way around Cork breaking the law and running away from Sergeant Tony Healey.

Chris Walley and Alex Murphy play the bike-stealing scallies, and are easy to recognise with their half-shaved heads and train-track eyebrows.

Speaking about the recommission, the show’s creator said: “We’re over the moon to have been commissioned for Series 4 of the show on BBC One, and of course always grateful for the ongoing support of RTÉ.”

Peter Foott added: “Audiences have been asking for more of the journeys of these characters and we’re very excited to take the show in new directions for Series 4 and can’t wait to bring it back to TV screens.”

The show garnered critical acclaim for its sensitive yet hilarious story-telling and performances.

Viewers watched as producers tackled a domestic abuse storyline as Jock’s turbulent home life was revealed.

Ahead of filming, show bosses have issued a casting call for the new series.

It’s not yet clear when the fourth series will air or if all characters will reprise their roles.

Previously speaking about the hairdo he has to adopt for the hit show, Chris Walley told The Sun: “I genuinely like it now. I’m convinced I look better than normal and I’ve grown quite fond of it.

“Over here in Cork that haircut is called the scut cut and it’s very popular.

“We change our styles when we’re not filming but whenever we have a tight haircut it goes mad, especially around Cork.

“You can’t think of a more madly identifiable hairstyle and our silhouettes: I’m tall and thin and Alex is small so we’re very distinctive.

“And we’re best pals and we hang out all the time so we get spotted a lot.”

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The show garnered critical acclaim for its sensitive yet hilarious story-telling and performances[/caption]

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Chris Walley and Alex Murphy play the bike-stealing scallies, and are easy to recognise with their half-shaved heads and train-track eyebrows[/caption]