Channel 4's hit comedy drama The End Of The F***ing World is to return for a second series.

The show followed teen outsiders James and Alyssa as they embarked on a road trip that descended quickly into darkly comic chaos.

The multi award-winning series launched on its on-demand platform in October last year where it went on to become the service's best performing exclusive single series. It then found widespread critical acclaim across the globe when published by Netflix.

Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden will both return for the second series, with the scripts written by Charlie Covell again.

Ian Katz, Director of Programmes at Channel 4, says: "Lurching between black and joyous, The End Of The F***ing World was one of the most original and beguiling pieces of drama to emerge from Britain in years. I'm so proud that Channel 4 brought it to the screen and beyond excited that Charlie and the brilliant team at Clerkenwell are giving us a second helping."

Beth Willis, Head of Drama at Channel 4, comments: "The End Of The F***ing World is a truly special show that constantly intrigues. It has an almost alchemical blend of pitch-black humour and beautifully warm tenderness which marks it out as a truly unique show. We're so proud that this global success story began at Channel 4 and that a second series is on its way. Charlie's witty, wonderful world is back and we can't wait to see where she takes it next."

Murray Ferguson, from production company Clerkenwell Films, adds: "The love for this show is amazing and has gone from strength to strength, and from right across the globe. We can't wait to tell the next chapters of the story..."

Charlie Covell concludes: "I'm completely thrilled that we're going again and I'm delighted to be back working with such a great team."

The End Of The F***ing World Series 2 is expected to be ready in 2019.