Spencer Jones is to star in The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk, one of four new comedies for BBC Two's New On Two[/z] strand.

The comedy will see him reprise his role as the character of The Herbert, which he has portrayed in various TV appearances and live shows.

The BBC explains: "Spencer Jones writes and stars in the The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk, which sees the BAFTA and 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee as the titular Herbert Clunkerdunk - a man constantly interrupted by his own imagination.

"Herbert has a big audition. It's his big chance to finally break out and we follow him as he wakes up, gets ready, gets the all-important call from his agent and begins to learn his lines and rehearse."

Also starring Lucy Pearman and Dominic Coleman, the episode has been filmed by Tiger Aspect Productions and is directed by Jon Riche.

Jones says: "I've been asked to say something for the press release, so I'll say this: I've tried to make something funny with the BBC's money. So a massive thank you to them and I hope more people like it than not. I'll be on Twitter waiting with my family."

Jones is also set to star in the next series of Upstart Crow and, following the success of a pilot, a full series of sitcom Mister Winner.

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk is one of four new shorts commissioned for the New On Two strand. The others are Tim Key's Wonderdate, Sara Pascoe Vs Monogomy and The Kiling Machine starring Nick Helm.

The four shorts will be published on BBC iPlayer on Saturday 12th May, and then will be shown on BBC Two at a later date.

BBC commissioner Shane Allen says: "The New On Two comedy strand has been extremely fruitful in spinning off full series for Motherland, The Other One and Famalam. It's a vital place to offer established talent full creative freedom and by having no set duration restrictions this year we've assembled four really eclectic and beautifully formed pieces from some of the most vibrant minds working in British comedy today."