The abominable snow man

CINZANO-GUZZLING, Capri- driving, kimono-wearing teacher Tony Mammoth is back. The sit com stars Mike Bubbins as the PE teacher who is brought back to life 45 years after being buried in an avalanche on a school skiing trip.

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Its initial run was just three episodes but when the audience clamoured for more, the BBC swiftly commissioned their new moustachioed hero for a second and a third series.

"The option was have three episodes or don't have any, so I had three," explains Mike, 53, who plays Tony Mammoth and also writes the show. "Immediately after the three went out they gave us a recommission."