Al Murray fronts new ITV1 sketch show

Comic Al Murray will take on the role of a Nazi for a new ITV1 sketch show.

The broadcaster has ordered Avalon to make a 7 x 30 series of Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder following a successful pilot recorded in 2007.

Characters featured in the show, include a flamboyant Nazi, a silver-tongued gentleman thief and stag party maestro The Ledge.

It is expected to air in 2009.

Meanwhile, ITV1 has reordered a third series of Avalon's chat show Al Murray's Happy Hour.

The last series aired on Friday evenings at 10pm, following a move from Saturday Nights. It has also been extended from 10 to 13 episodes.