Britain’s largest family, the Radfords, will return to our TV screens in the new year as the new series of their Channel 5 show returns.

Posting to their 495,000 Instagram followers the Morecambe-based family said a new series of 22 Kids and Counting will return to our screens on Sunday January 8 at 8pm.

The Radfords said the “cannot wait” for their fans to see it.

They said: “Very excited to announce that we're back on telly soon. Our new 10 part series starts on Sunday 8th January and we cannot wait for you guys to see it.”

The show follows the lives of mum and dad, Sue and Noel Radford, as they navigate life with their 22 children.

The family announced they were filming series 3 back in June.

Series two of the show aired this year and saw the family-of-22 embark on a trip around The Highlands in two noisy camper vans, enjoy an impromptu game of hide and seek in every corner of their 10 bed home, and bring the whole extended brood together for a joyful double christening to welcome Bonnie and Heidie to the great big family.

Many fans are excited about the Radford’s latest update.

One person said: “Congratulations that sounds brill. You really are doing so well.”

“10 part series, can’t wait. See you on Sunday January 8,” said another.

A third fan said:  “I always look forward to seeing your show.”