In the Flesh will not be returning to BBC Three, it has been confirmed.

The channel released a statement today (Friday, January 16) confirming that it has dropped the BAFTA-winning supernatural drama.

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The statement reads: "BBC Three is very proud of the two award-winning series of In the Flesh. However, given there is only budget for one original drama series a year on the channel it won't be returning.

"We loved the show but have to make hard choices to bring new shows through and create room for emerging talent. Huge thanks to the BAFTA award-winning writer Dominic Mitchell and the superb cast."

Mitchell responded to news of the cancellation on Twitter, thanking In the Flesh fans for their support.

Sad news today. I'd like to thank the BBC, the incredible cast & crew and the amazing fans for making & supporting #InTheFlesh — Dominic Mitchell (@DomMitchell) January 16, 2015

In the Flesh was set in a world where the undead had been partly restored through medical science, with Luke Newberry starring as 'partially deceased' teenager Kieren Walker.

Fans of the show had started up online petitions and used the Twitter hashtag #saveintheflesh to drum up support for a third series.