The first guest stars for the new season of BBC Two’s Inside No. 9 have been revealed.

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s dark anthology comedy series will return later this year with six new episodes. Each film will again be set in a different location with all-new characters.

Being Human actor Jason Watkins has confirmed that he and Life on Mars star Philip Glenister will appear together in one of the new stories.

Watkins tweeted: “Completed filming joyful #InsideNo9 with @ReeceShearsmith #PhillipGlennister and #StevePemberton. Can say nothing but its going to be fab!!”

Reece Shearsmith ‏replied: “You were amazing as ever Jason. Very lucky to have you.”

Inside No. 9 launched in February 2014 and the second season concluded on BBC Two last April.

> Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon.

> Buy Season 2 on DVD on Amazon.

Watch Season 2’s trailer…

Season 3 is currently filming.

Previous guest stars have included Gemma Arterton, Denis Lawson, Sheridan Smith, Timothy West, Anna Chancellor, David Warner, Alison Steadman, Tamsin Greig, Jane Horrocks and Jack Whitehall.

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