ITV has released a brand new set of images from the upcoming new series of its 1980s-set British sitcom Changing Ends.

Back for a third season this Autumn, Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical comedy follows a young Alan (Oliver Savell) as he grows up in Northampton.

Set in the summer of 1989, season three will show Alan as a teenager as he attempts to navigate teen life after developing a new crush.

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Reprising their roles for season three alongside Savell are Shaun Dooley, Nancy Sullivan, Taylor Fay, Gabby Best, Harry Peacock, Rourke Mooney, Colin Salmon, Dotty Davies and Carr himself.

In the newly released snaps, Carr and Savell can be seen sitting next to each other in what looks to be a school assembly. Also featured in the new pics are Dooley and Sullivan as Carr’s mum and dad and Salmon as Ron.

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Per the synopsis for the follow-up to season 2: “Alan enters a new era as a fully fledged teenager. Growing up brings Alan new problems as he struggles to find his place in the world and gets particularly hot under the collar around his new crush Jake. At the same time Graham faces the heat from fans as the Cobblers take a dive in division three.

“Does love struck Alan suppress this crush or shout about it from the rooftops? Whatever happens, it’s going to be tough as Alan has the thankless task of navigating the adolescent minefields that are sleepovers, swimming lessons and nights out with the boys – and the girls.

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“But it’s not all doom and gloom as some unexpected allies give Alan a much needed glimpse of a hopeful future and they’re not a million miles away from his own doorstep.”

Audience reviews on IMDb have praised the show, which has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

“Changing Ends is something of a nostalgic throwback on every level to a time when comedy was, well funny!” one review reads.

Another watcher wrote: “Overall, this show is sweet, interesting, nostalgic, and full of known British actors. Binge worthy, and definitely the best series I’ve watched this year. Can’t wait to see more!”

The new series of Changing Ends airs this Autumn on ITVX, ITV1 and STV.

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