Mike Bubbins' comedy Mammoth – about a PE teacher from the 1970s waking up in the present day – is return for a second series.

The recommission comes after the first two of the initial three episodes of the show attracted an average audience of 1.2million in the seven days following their first broadcast on BBC Two and BBC One Wales.

Bubbins, said: ’It’s been amazing to see how audiences have got behind this show. They’ve clearly got great taste! So, it’s a no-brainer to get Mammoth, the big character with the even bigger moustache back to create more laughs. I’ve got some massive moments up my sleeve for series two.’

The comic, who writes the show with Paul Doolan, co-stars alongside Sian Gibson, who plays his daughter Mel. Joel Davison as Mel’s son Theo, and Joseph Marcell as Mammoth’s best friend Roger.

Gibson, said: ‘I had so much fun working with Mike and the team and I’m so excited that we get to go again. Much love to our audience for watching and to the BBC for their support.’

 The news was announced by Jon Petrie, director of BBC comedy, at the BBC’s Festival Of Comedy in Glasgow today.

He said: ‘It’s been thrilling to see audiences tune in in impressive numbers and quickly embrace Tony Mammoth’s timeless charm. Mike Bubbins, Paul Doolan and the BBC Studios team delivered a fantastic sitcom packed with laughs, and we can't wait to see more of Mammoth’s retro antics.’

Paul Forde, commissioning editor for comedy at BBC Wales, added: ‘We’re thrilled that another series of Mammoth is coming to our screens. The audience have been asking if there will be another series and we’re hugely excited to be able to say ‘"yes there will!"’

Production is set to get under way in 2025 and further casting will be announced later.