Channel 4's student comedy drama Fresh Meat is to return for a second series.

The broadcaster has also recommissioned E4 summer camp comedy drama Beaver Falls.

Starring comedian Jack Whitehall and Inbetweeners actor Joe Thomas, Fresh Meat follows six student housemates in Manchester.

Written by Peep Show creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, the second series has been recommissioned midway through the initial eight-part run.

Details are still being finalised but it is thought Fresh Meat will return in late 2012.

A second six-part series of Beaver Falls, about Brits working at a US summer camp, will air next summer.

The Channel 4 head of drama, Camilla Campbell, commented: "I am delighted that our strong series output has been recognised with a double recommission. Our series continue to reach the heart of the 16-34 audience, and consistently bring loyal viewers to Channel 4 and E4."

Fresh Meat is made by Objective Productions and Lime Pictures, while Beaver Falls is produced by Company Pictures.

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