Shooting on the eighth and final series of the con drama began in Birmingham last month. The six new episodes will see the gang face “their biggest challenge yet in an attempt to pull off the ultimate con”.

Writing on Twitter, Barrowman revealed that he will be playing a “really fun character”.

Other guest stars for Series 8 will include former EastEnders actor Martin Kemp, Paterson Joseph (Peep Show) and Sheila Hancock (Sister Act: The Musical), alongside returning regular cast members Adrian Lester, Robert Vaughn, Robert Glenister, Kelly Adams and Matt Di Angelo.

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