Controller of BBC Two, Janice Hadlow, commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Rev back on the channel. It’s one of the real comedy jewels in BBC Two’s crown.”

Chief Executive of Big Talk Productions, Kenton Allen, added: “Such is the brilliance of the Rev cast that getting everyone back together for further adventures is always challenging. But I’m delighted that we’ve managed to get Adam and his congregation back into Church for what I hope will be an extraordinary third season of a show that is extremely special for all those involved.”

Co-creator Tom Hollander will return as the Rev. Adam Smallbone, with co-creator James Wood again acting as lead writer and Peep Show creator Sam Bain back as script editor.

Filming will begin in Autumn 2013 and the new series will air on BBC Two in 2014.

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