The first image from the new series of The Leagie of Gentlemen has appeared on social media.

It was tweeted earlier today by actor Matt Bevan and also by Reece Shearsmith and features Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton in character on the set as Ross, Mickey and Pauline. 

The three new episodes are set to be broadcast on BBC2 over the Christmas period. And, as this picture shows, some old favourites will be returning. 

There is also a special screening of one of the episodes plus a Q&A with the cast and writer Jeremy Dyson at the BFI on December 12. Tickets go on sale on November 14 at 11.30am here. (Update 22/11 - tickets now sold out).