Michael Barrymore says he's about to make his sitcom comeback.

The comedian, whose reputation has never recovered since Stuart Lubbock was found dead in his swimming pool in 2001, has been filming the new show.

Production company Antenna tweeted a picture of him and Tom Brooke, who has appeared in Game Of Thrones and Sherlock, saying: 'Great shoot today with two very talented actors.'

Great shoot today with two very talented actors pic.twitter.com/XQMSJGV156 — Antenna Pictures (@antenna_pix) March 11, 2017

Barrymore confirmed it was a sitcom, and described it as a 'natural successor' to Bob Martin – his 2000 series about a chat-show host that was likened to Larry Sanders Show.

When asked about the show, the comic could only say: 'The production company filming it put that picture on of us on set. I can't say, just yet. Still a lot to film.'

Asked if the new show was an attempt at a Comeback, The 64-year-old replied: 'I suppose that's what it's called…'

Antenna was only formed in October but say they are 'already in production with a major UK broadcaster' with other projects in development.

Published: 12 Mar 2017