Smash-hit BBC comedy’s future finally revealed after 18 years on air
THE future of a smash-hit BBC comedy has finally been revealed – after 18 years on air. Lee Mack has written and starred in sitcom Not Going Out since it launched in 2006. Also starring Beyon…
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THE future of a smash-hit BBC comedy has finally been revealed - after 18 years on air.
Lee Mack has written and starred in sitcom Not Going Out since it launched in 2006.
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The fate of smash-hit sitcom Not Going Out has been revealedCredit: BBC4
The beloved show sees Lee Mack play a fictionalised version of himselfCredit: BBC4
Several comedy stars have appeared during the show's runCredit: BBCAlso starring Beyond Paradise's Sally Bretton as Lucy, a total of 13 series have aired to date.
The multi-award winning programme will be returning for series 14 later this year.
Meanwhile, Lee said: “Once again I’m very grateful that the BBC have trusted in us to keep alive the studio sitcom.
"I grew up watching this genre of sitcom on the BBC, and to be part of it myself is still a dream come true, even after 18 years of doing it.
"Here we go again….!!”
It comes as the comedian previously admitted it is "not his decision" regarding whether the show airs.
Despite Not Going Out hitting its landmark 100th episode during Christmas 2023, it was absent from screens in 2024.
Lee has also had a busy schedule over the past number of years with the likes of Would I Lie To You? and The 1% Club.
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Speaking last year, he revealed what was ahead in his calendar: "More 1% Club, more Would I Lie to You? and, for the first year in a long time, I won’t be doing Not Going Out.
"If we do bring it back, we’re looking at early 2025."
The 1% Club seriously divides viewers over 'incorrect' answer - but would you get it right?He added: "We’re talking about it now. I’d love to do more, I love doing it, it’s great fun, I love the cast but […] it’s not always my decision, these things.
"I just wait for someone to say, ‘There’s a bag of money, get on with it'.”
The long-running show sees Lee portray a fictionalised version of himself.
It has since gone on to become Britain's second longest-ever sitcom.
Tim Vine, Miranda Hart, Hugh Dennis and the late Bobby Ball are among the stars who've featured throughout its run.
New episodes will record on Friday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, plus 4th and 11th April 2025 at Pinewood Studios.
Past episodes of Not Going Out are available to watch on iPlayer.
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New episodes are coming soonCredit: BBCBest BBC comedies
We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen.
Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel.
Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters', in particular their brazen attempts to get rich.
Blackadder (1983 - 1989) - Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time
Absolutely Fabulous (1992 - 2012) - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay 'hip'. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on.
Little Britain (2003 - 2006) - The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy!
The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) - A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line 'Am I bovvered?'. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous 'Nan', Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie.
Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.
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