A brand-new 'Wallace & Gromit' adventure is coming to the BBC in 2024.
Peter Sallis, who previously voiced Wallace until his death in 2017
The eccentric, cheese-loving inventor and his loyal hound haven't featured in their own film since 2008's 'A Matter of Loaf and Death', but they will be back on the small screen in two years.
In the as-yet untitled adventure, Gromit grows concerned that Wallace has become over-dependant on his inventions, which proves justified when Wallace invents a "smart gnome" that seems to develop a mind of its own.
Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer, said: "It’s incredibly exciting to be taking British audiences on a cracking new adventure with Wallace and Gromit and to be continuing our long relationship with Aardman and Nick Park following the success of 'Shaun the Sheep' this Christmas."
Sean Clarke, MD of Aardman, added: "Wallace and Gromit are so loved by everyone at Aardman – they’re like family to us, and we couldn’t be more excited to be creating a brand-new film for them to star in.
"When Nick came up with the concept for a ‘smart gnome’, we all agreed that Wallace would find the idea irresistible - despite warnings from Gromit, who is wise beyond his (dog) years.
"We’re sure audiences will find the story irresistible too."
The news comes after BBC One aired Shaun the Sheep caper 'The Flight Before Christmas' over the festive period.
The first 'Wallace & Gromit' film, 'A Grand Day Out', was released in November 1989, followed by 'The Wrong Trousers' in 1993, and 'A Close Shave' in 1995.
A feature film, 'Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit' followed in 2005, and then short film 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' aired on the BBC on Christmas Day 2008.