It says as much about the cultural inertia of this century as well as the passing of time that, crikey, it's almost 19 years since The League of Gentlemen first graced our screens, making stars of Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Mark Gatiss. They return in their grotesque guises to Royston Vasey; the fact that the actors have aged adds an extra layer of eeriness (and makeup) to their familiar creations.

The League Of Gentlemen: preview

The devil not only has the best tunes, he has the best comedy characters, too, and this lot must be in League with him.

The League of Gentlemen review

Still in a league of their own.

Preview: The League Of Gentlemen, Episode 1, BBC2

he result is a clever blend of mainly familiar and briefly unfamiliar, which makes you feel as if the programme has never been away. Maybe it has evolved but not very far. "The world's moved on," we are told at one point. Not that much for Royston Vasey though. In a Good Way.

League of Gentleman specials: spoiler-free preview

Comedy revivals often feel a bit forced, but nothing here feels like its been dusted off or reheated.

Mark Gatiss interview

As the prolific British actor, writer and producer returns to screens in The League Of Gentlemen next week, he tells The Jackal he's never wanted to champion anything, even though he thinks the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Mark Gatiss on returning to TLOG after 12 years

In three BBC2 Christmas specials we are reintroduced to many of the characters we first fell in love with when the show began airing in 1999.

Preview: The League of Gentlemen specials

The League of Gentlemen return with three anniversary specials next week, and TVO has been lucky enough to take a sneaky peek at the first two instalments.