You can count the recent revival of Curb Your Enthusiasm as a success, with Larry David’s show earning acclaiming and strong ratings. So much so, in fact, that HBO has now ordered a season 10 of the programme, that’ll go into production early in 2018.

President of programming at HBO, Casey Bloys, said in a statement that “we are thrilled that Larry will be back with his uniquely acerbic wit and comedic sensibility”.

David himself added that “as I’ve said many times, when one has the opportunity to annoy someone, one should do so”.

He will be getting his chance. Season 10 of the show is expected to screen towards the end of next year.