A DAD’S Army star is set to return to screens with a brand new sitcom – a whopping six decades on from their TV debut.
Jeffrey Holland shot to fame when he starred in BBC classic Hi-de-Hi as fan-favourite Spike Dixon.
The actor played the character for nine series before the sitcom was brought to an end in 1988.
Holland also portrayed Private Walker in the Dad’s Army Stage Show, where he was first introduced to Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Hi-De-Hi.
Now 78, fans could get to see Jeffrey return to the small screen with a brand new sitcom.
In 2021 Jeffrey filmed a TV pilot with Craig Shepherd, his wife Judy Buxton, Ellie Blackburn, Lucy Appleton and Ryaan Ali.
Called ‘Simply Ken’, the show charts the life of a man who has lost everything, from his marriage, daughter, to even his washing machine.
However, four years on comedy fans have yet to see the creation – but Jeffrey is hopeful it will air.
Speaking to The Sun, Jeffrey said: “It’s been rewritten. It wasn’t commissioned.
“But it’s a work in progress. So we’re waiting now to hear if anyone’s going to pick it up.
“So we still might get to see it. Indeed, yes. Fingers crossed.”
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”Hit BBC comedy horror Wreck is quietly axed by bosses after just two series” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6367818685112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Meanwhile, Jeffrey also revealed how TV bosses can save comedies and sitcoms that are ‘in decline’.
The TV legend said producers need to reintroduce live audiences, similar to Mrs Brown’s Boys.
Jeffrey Holland: The First Rule of Comedy is available from February.