Comedians Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are to put the team back together for a special version of the cult sketch show Mr Show.

The Zoom version will happen on Wednesday, May 13 and will be to raise money for Lift communties, a national non-profit organisation that empowers families to break the cycle of poverty.

Also taking part will be Paul F Tompkins, Scott Aukerman and Brian Posehn.

Cross announced the news on Twitter: "@mrbobodenkirk and I are getting the #MrShow gang back together for a special event type of thing on Wednesday, May 13 to benefit @LIFTCommunities. Featuring @PFTompkins, @ScottAukerman, @thebrianposehn and many others. Tickets available now at: https://bit.ly/MrShowZoom"