Newzoids, the topical animated satirical sketch show, is to return for second series.

ITV has confirmed that it has ordered six more episodes of the show, which will be shown later this year.

Talking about the format, the channel says: "The six-part series sees our most famous faces brought to life through puppetry, state of the art animation and the voices of some of Britain's best-loved impressionists, including Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod and Simon Greenall.

"Putting its own satirical and surreal twist on current affairs and showbiz stories, Newzoids features an ensemble of off the wall characters who bear more than a passing resemblance to some of the world's most recognisable celebrities."

The first series of Newzoids launched on ITV in April 2015, timed to coincide with the General Election. The first episode was watched by 3.69 million viewers, however it was met with a mixed reception from the press and finished its run six weeks later with 1.71 million viewers.

Talking about plans for the new run of episodes, producers Citrus Television and Factory Transmedia say: "Up to 50 new faces will be getting the Newzoids treatment for Series 2, including Jeremy Corbyn, Adele, Donald Trump, Danny Dyer, Zayn Malik and Bear Grylls, adding to the 70 existing Newzoids characters who include David Cameron, The Queen, Ant and Dec and Simon Cowell."

Saskia Schuster, ITV's Commissioning Editor for Comedy, says: "Newzoids' first series proved to be funny, fresh and biting, creating its very own surreal world of politics and celebrity. I look forward to meeting the many new Newzoids puppet creations... celebrities and MPs beware, nobody is safe!"

Details on when Series 2 of Newszoids will be on television will be announced at a later date.

Below is the trailer that was used to promote the first series: