C4 takes another Peep
Reprieve for acclaimed show
Peep Show has been given a reprieve by Channel 4.
A fourth series has been commissioned, according to trade newspaper Broadcast, despite earlier reports it was to be axed.
The show had struggled in the ratings, attracting just 1.3 million viewers despite a high-profile marketing campaign, critical acclaim and the support of the likes of Ricky Gervais.
Its stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb are working on a TV version of their radio show That Mitchell And Webb Sound for the BBC, and Channel 4 was thought to be interested in making a sketch show with them.
However, instead another six half-hour episodes have been ordered from Objective Productions.
Channel 4 has also ordered a second run of its comedy the IT Crowd, which has also had lacklustre ratings in the face of aggressive marketing.
The show attracted 1.8million viewers to its opening episode, though a Saturday night repeat bolsters the weekly audience to 2.6 million viewers.
Another eight episodes have been ordered for 2007, Broadcast reports.
Published: 1 Mar 2006
