BBC’s Not Going Out To Return, But Will There Be A Christmas Special?

The hugely popular award-winning comedy sitcom, Not Going Out, starring Lee Mack will be returning to BBC.

Lee Mack says: “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….!!”

Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy at the BBC, says: “Not Going Out remains one of the UK’s most cherished sitcoms, a true testament to the exceptional comedic talents of Lee and his team. The show’s consistent success and popularity speak volumes, and we are beyond chuffed about its return.”

Jon Thoday, Executive Producer at Avalon, added: “We are delighted to see the BBC keep the fire of the studio sitcom alive and it is a privilege to work with Lee Mack, who is a true master of his craft, as well as the excellent team on the show.”

Not Going Out is the longest-running sitcom with a massive 13 series and will return in 2025 with 6 x 30-minute episodes. The show recently celebrated its 100th episode which aired over Christmas 2023 with an average of 4.6 million viewers and can still be watched on BBC iPlayer.

Not Going Out has seen many series regulars and famous faces including Bobby Ball, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Megan Dodds, Deborah Grant, Miranda Hart, Tim Vine, Timothy West, Geoffrey Whitehead, and Katy Wix.

Fingers crossed there will be a Christmas special of the show and as soon as any information is released, this page will be updated.