Jonathan Creek returning to the BBC for one-off special

The supernatural investigator is back for the 'spookiest episode ever'
Comeback: Alan Davies will star in the Jonathan Creek special
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Jennifer Ruby2 August 2016

Jonathan Creek is set to return to the BBC for a one-off special.

Fans of Alan Davies’ supernatural investigator are in for a treat as filming has just started on the ‘spookiest episode ever’.

The BBC has confirmed Davies will reunite with on-screen wife Polly, played by Sarah Alexander for 90-minute episode Daemons’ Roost.

The plot will centre around a horror director called Nathan Clore, whose house was once occupied by a 19th century sorcerer who is thought to have summoned the powers of hell.

Creek will have a mystery to solve as gruesome rituals from the past start being re-enacted in the house after Clore has a stroke.

Star Wars actor Warwick Davis is billed to appear in the episode, alongside a cast including Emun Elliot, Ken Bones, Rosalind March, Jason Barnett.

The BBC’s controller of comedy commissioning Shane Allen said: “Another sublime and intricately conceived treat from David Renwick and a welcome return for Alan Davies in this signature role.

“You can see the influence of David's unique blend of dark comedy and crime drama across television since the debut of this show nearly 20 years ago, as it remains a pioneering class act and evergreen favourite with the audience.”

Jonathan Creek first aired in 1997 with Caroline Quentin as Davies’ co-star for three series, followed by Julia Sawalha and Sheridan Smith.

Creek’s last outing was in Series 5 back in 2014, which comprised of just three episodes.

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