Filming starts on 90-minute finale

Sky 1 comedy Mount Pleasant is to end after six years.

Filming has begun on a 90-minute special that will air later this year, which will bring the series to a close.

Stars Sally Lindsay and Dan Ryan announced the news by posting a video from the set, in which they thanked fans for their support.

Lindsay said: ‘We’re having lots of fun. But sadly we have to say this is the last Mount Pleasant. We won’t be doing any more. 

‘We wanted to say think you very much for being the most wonderful set of viewers and fans everyone could hope for. So thank you for your support - thank you and goodbye.’

They revealed that  the special will revolve around the 25th wedding anniversary of their characters, Lisa and Dan Johnson.

The show has run for 52 episodes and featured stars including Bobby Ball, Paula Wilcox, Neil Fitzmaurice, Ted Robbins, Pauline Collins, Liza Tarbuck and Diane Morgan.

It first aired in August 2011, and last year's season attracted between 420,000 and 480,000 viewers to each episode, according to overnight figures.

Jon Mountague, Sky’s head of comedy, said:  ‘Following the highs and lows of The Johnson family, their friends and neighbours have kept millions of viewers entertained over the last six years. 

‘We’d like to thank the cast for their commitment and enthusiasm, Tiger Aspect for producing this much-loved show, and of course to all of the loyal fans who’ve tuned in. We hope they enjoy the final instalment.

Published: 23 Feb 2017