'Brassic' has reportedly landed its first Christmas special.
Michelle Keegan will be back for the special
The Sky comedy drama - which stars Michelle Keegan as Erin Croft - will be back next month for its fifth series, while a festive special is planned for later this year.
An insider told The Sun newspaper's TVBiz column: "It feels like a long time coming but everyone is thrilled Brassic is getting a Christmas special after four years on the box.
“It’s going to be a foul-mouthed, festive knees-up Brassic style - forget your fairytale, it’ll be more akin to Billy Bob Thonrton’s 'Bad Santa' and 'The Grinch' than your schmaltzy 'It’s A Wonderful Life.' "
The one off is set to be filmed in September, while there could be "some surprises" with the casting for the special episode.
The source added: "The special episode is being filmed next month around Manchester and in Lancashire and the cast are super-excited to show what a Christmas in Hawley looks like for the gang of criminal misfits.
"There will be some surprises in the mix too, including a big name one-off casting.”
In the show, Erin is trying to make a better life for her son Tyler, while 'Brassic' writer and co-star Joe Gilgun plays Tyler's dad and gang leader Vinnie.
Most recently, Michelle's character dated Vinnie's best friend Dylan (Damien Molony), who left the show in dramatic scenes at the end of the last series.
It means after they shared a kiss, Erin and Vinnie could have a reunion - although it's unknown how things will pan out before the festive episode.
The insider said: "Obviously series five will precede the Christmas special so whether Michelle’s on-screen love story will have a festive twist isn’t clear just yet. She’d make a great Mrs Claus through!
"It’s a real commitment from Sky backing her as their leading lady in this way.
“Her crime thriller Fool Me Once airs on Netflix soon so it’s no surprise Sky want to keep her close.”
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