The BBC has commissioned another series of Rab C. Nesbitt, the hit Scottish sitcom starring Gregor Fisher as a rude, dirty, lazy and foul-mouthed unemployed Glaswegian.

The new series, which will consist of six episodes, will become the 10th series of Rab C Nesbitt. The sitcom first started as a pilot 1988, and then ran solidly for 8 series up to 1999. The BBC brought the character back for a one-off Christmas special in 2008, an episode which was well received by audiences, leading the BBC to commission a full 9th series.

The last series, broadcast in January and February of this year, saw Rab wrestling with a full complement of demons and plenty to get off his string-vested chest. Reunited with his granddaughter Peaches, Rab struggled to stay off the drink and keep in touch with his new found religious faith.

Ian Pattison, who has written the sitcom since its inception, will once again be writing the scripts and the show's original creative team will be reunited for the new series, with viewers no doubt be keen to hear Rab's take on recent events.

Colin Gilbert, the show's producer, says: "It's great to know that in these days of hung parliaments, economic turmoil and volcanic ash that Rab's voice will still be heard above the din. Returning after a ten year gap Rab managed not only to delight his existing audience but also to attract many new and younger aficionados to the fold. We're confident that the tenth series will continue to build on this and that it will attract many more converts to Rab's unique take on the world."

Cheryl Taylor, Controller, Comedy Commissioning said: "Rab C is one of the most enduring and iconic comedy creations of the 90's and we hope he will continue to spread his wit and wisdom to as wide an audience as possible."

The new 10th series of Rab C Nesbitt is scheduled for broadcast on BBC Two in 2011.