Written by Simon Nye (Doctor Who: Amy’s Choice), the half-hour pilot is set in London in 1908 – the year the Olympics first came to London.

Primeval star Ben Miller is currently appearing in BBC One’s Death in Paradise, while Alexander Armstrong will play Reg Arwell in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special.

The pair commented: “Hopefully the time is ripe for an Edwardian sitcom featuring excessive drug-taking, monkey twins, and competitive javelin. And if it isn’t, then we had a bloody good time making this show anyway.”

Murdo (Armstrong) and Felix (Miller) are described as “best friends who indulge in a drink and drugs spree while simultaneously competing in the Olympics… with no training whatsoever”.

Channel 4 comedy commissioner Nerys Evans said: “Felix and Murdo combines Ben and Alexander’s wonderful chemistry with Simon Nye’s fantastic writing. It’s a real treat for Christmas.”

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