Filming starts on Murder In Successville Series 3

Thursday 2nd February 2017, 10:53am

Murder In Successville. DI Sleet (Tom Davis)

BBC Three has ordered a third series of Murder In Successville, the unique crime-solving comedy format.

Tom Davis will be returning as DI Sleet and will once again be joined by guest celebrities who will immersed in semi-improvised scenes and tasked with solving who has murdered that week's victim.

Filming is now underway on the show, with Professor Green, Richard Osman and Reggie Yates so far confirmed as acting as Sleet's sidekick. More guest stars are due to be revealed in due course.

As in previous series, DI Sleet and his sidekicks are joined by a resident cast of top comedy names. Kerry Howard, Luke Kempner, Colin Hoult, Cariad Lloyd are confirmed as being amongst the cast.

The show is being filmed by Tiger Aspect Productions. Executive Producer Andy Brereton confirms: "Yes - Murder In Successville is indeed back and D.I. Sleet is returning to the crime-ridden streets of Successville with a brand new crop of celebrity sidekicks."

Tom Davis says: "I'm over the moon to be jumping in my Capri gear and heading back to Successville, it's time to serve up a justice burger with a side order of fun with five brand new sidekicks."

Damian Kavanagh from BBC Three comments: "How exciting! I'm sure fans of this hit BBC Three show will be thrilled to hear that DI Sleet is heading back to Successville with a new cohort of sidekicks to investigate more crimes."

Meanwhile Commissioning Editor Pinki Chambers adds: "Expect much hilarity as our celebrities become rookie police officers and put their sleuthing skills to the test."

Series 3 of Murder In Successville will be shown on BBC Three later this year.

Reggie Yates recently posted the below picture on social media:

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