It has been revealed that the BBC is working on a hybrid comedy format which aims to "examine family life in the UK".

Described as a "real-life Outnumbered", You Should See My Family will reportedly "capture everyday routines, occasional dramas and the warmth and togetherness of family life".

Trade publication Broadcast reports that Hugh Dennis, who played the father in Outnumbered, is involved in the new format, which is being developed by Plimsoll Productions.

The magazine explains: "As well as traditional filming techniques, the producers will put the cast in control of capturing much of the action on their phones and tablets."

The production team have reportedly delivered a taster tape to the BBC and are now in the process of casting for a series.

Hybrid comedy formats - which blend real life with scripted moments - are relatively new on British television. They follow on from the success of "structured reality" formats such as The Only Way Is Essex and Made In Chelsea, and "fixed rig" shows like Educating Yorkshire.

Last year BBC Three broadcast structured reality sketch series Boom Town, whilst Channel 4 screened pilot Kookyville in 2012.

Outnumbered, which ran on the BBC for five series, came to an end in March this year. It has prompted the Corporation to seek out new family-orientated comedy shows to replace it.

Meanwhile, Outnumbered writer-directors Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, have recently completed work on new family-centric movie What We Did On Our Holiday. Starring Billy Connolly, David Tennant and Rosamund Pike, the film will be released on Friday 26th September.