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Hit sitcom is leaving BBC2 in huge shake-up after six hit series

BBC2 comedy Two Doors Down is set to join BBC1 as part of a major broadcaster shake-up.

, which started in 2016 and centres around a family and their insufferable neighbours, will leave its current channel and jump up to BBC1.

Two Doors Down's Michelle is played by Joy McAvoy
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Two Doors Down's Michelle is played by Joy McAvoyCredit: BBC
Full cast of Two Doors Down in Christmas special
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Full cast of Two Doors Down in Christmas specialCredit: BBC

After , the show has now been commissioned for its seventh series. The most recent Christmas special attracted 2.8 million viewers.

Production will start this summer and air later this year.

Co-creators Simon Carlyle and Gergor Sharp said: "We're excited to be spreading our wings and lowering the tone as we introduce BBC One audiences to life in Latimer Crescent.”

Speculation of a return had been circulating for months and who plays wrestler Grado's fiance Michelle, added more fuel to the fire during an interview with Edith Bowman, for BBC's Hogmanay show.

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When asked of her future career plans she hinted at a return when she said: "And some more Two Doors Down."

She continued: "In the summer we're supposed to be filming that (series seven) but that's still to be confirmed."

Head of Comedy Josh Cole and Executive producer Steven Canny said: "We couldn’t be more proud of the success story that is Two Doors Down. "

They added: "It’s an absolute joy to work on and loved by a large loyal fanbase that have embraced these families and neighbours as though their own over the years!"

Christine is played by Elaine Smith and Beth is played by Arabella Weir
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Christine is played by Elaine Smith and Beth is played by Arabella WeirCredit: BBC
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