Birds of a Feather renewed for 12th series by ITV

Birds of a Feather has been renewed for a new series by ITV.

The long-running sitcom will begin shooting its 12th run later this year, after its most recent series concluded last month.

Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph will all return as Sharon Theodopolopodous, Tracey Stubbs and Dorien Green, respectively.

ITV's Comedy Commissioner Saskia Schuster said: "Birds of a Feather has a large and loyal audience and we're really pleased to be bringing it back, a new series starts shooting later this year."

Original writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran said: "We're thrilled that a nation is still in love with Sharon, Tracey and Dorien and delighted that ITV loves them too and have asked us to write what will be the 12th series of Birds of a Feather. We can promise more feisty fun with the Essex girls."

ITV has yet to confirm when the series will return. The 11th series ran from December 26, 2014 to February 12, 2015.