BBC One comedy drama New Tricks is to come to an end for good this summer.
Dennis Waterman
The popular series has been on air since 2003, but television bosses have confirmed that the end of the current series will see the show come to a close.
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore and BBC's controller of drama commissioning Ben Stephenson said in a joint statement: "We are incredibly proud of 'New Tricks' and would like to thank Roy Mitchell the brilliant creator, [production companies] Wall to Wall and Headstrong, and all the cast and teams involved across the 12 series.
"However, on BBC One it's important to make room for new series and continue to increase the range of drama on the channel, so it won't be returning after the next series airs this summer."
The BBC have confirmed that the final episodes will "go out on a high".
Speculation grew in recent months surrounding the show's future when Dennis Waterman - who plays Gerry Standing - revealed he'd leave the series halfway through.
His agent claimed that Waterman missed working alongside the original line-up, which including Alun Armstrong and Amanda Redman.
He said previously: "Dennis misses the old crew, the original line-up. The chemistry between them on the set was remarkable.
"It's difficult to get chemistry like that on set and being on the show with new cast members now just isn't quite the same."
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