ITV has re-commissioned Birds of a Feather for another series.

The first run of the comedy’s revival on ITV, following a 16-year break, concluded last night.

Birds of a Feather has been attracting audiences of up to 9.5 million since its launch in January, making it ITV’s most successful comedy launch in over a decade.

The sitcom orignally ran for nine series between 1989 and 1998 on BBC One.

Eight new episodes will be filmed later this year, written by creators Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran with Gary Lawson and John Phelps.

Writer Maurice Gran commented: “We’re delighted Birds of a Feather was such a success on ITV and really pleased to be asked to write another series. We hope the further adventures of Sharon, Tracey and Dorien will continue to thrill audiences young and old.”

ITV’s Director of Comedy and Entertainment Elaine Bedell added: “We’re very pleased that the brilliant chemistry between these three great actresses once again attracted the large and loyal audience that Birds of a Feather deserves.  The writers and producers have done a fantastic job in making the show feel funny, fresh and relevant.”

ITV’s second series of Birds of a Feather will air in early 2015.

Series 1 is released on DVD on Monday 10 March.

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