Alan Davies is set to return as Jonathan Creek for a one-off special written by David Renwick, due for transmission later this year on BBC One.

The popular, award-winning comedy drama about the adventures of Jonathan Creek, the master of illusion who uses his brilliance and intellect to explain the unexplainable, begins filming this summer with guest star Sheridan Smith (Love Soup; Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps).

Stuart Milligan returns as illusionist Adam Klaus, Creek’s employer.

Alan Davies says: “For the last five years whenever I’ve passed a locked room I’ve thought there might be a mystery lurking behind it, so I’m very happy to return to Jonathan Creek and to have something to actually solve.

“I’m also chuffed that Sheridan Smith is joining us, she’s going to be great.”

Writer David Renwick adds: “After a five-year break I think we’re all looking forward to getting Creek back on the screen and the BBC appear to be quite excited, so fingers crossed.”