Iconic Channel 4 noughties TV series to RETURN with original host as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

AN iconic noughties TV series is returning with its original host as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The series – which launched in 2000 – ran for just three series but became a major hit.

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Dom Joly is reviving Trigger Happy TV for a new theatre tour[/caption]

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Iconic characters such as the traffic warden will be brought back for the shows[/caption]

Dom Joly is returning to Trigger Happy TV for a special UK tour for its milestone anniversary.

The hidden camera show saw Dom, 57, portray a number of hilarious characters – from a traffic warden, the giant snail and of course his giant mobile phone.

He let slip the big plans on BBC Radio yesterday, before a live theatre tour was officially announced.

It will run for just four dates, kicking off at the Townhall in Birmingham before finishing in Adelphi Theatre, London later this year.

Announcing the tour, promoters Live Nation teased: “Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels, and THAT Big Mobile Phone.

“Dom will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how these unforgettable moments came to life. But the surprises don’t stop there – this is live theatre, and fans can expect the unexpected.

“Have you ever wondered what happened to The Traffic Warden or The Scout? Now’s your chance to find out.”

O2 ticket pre-sale will begin on Wednesday, 26th February at 10am, while general sale kicks off this Friday at 10am on Ticketmaster.

Meanwhile, the news comes days after Dom revealed the iconic original mobile phone had been stolen.

It had seemingly been on loan to a pop-up museum in Amsterdam when the ‘theft’ occurred.

Dom issued a public appeal to trace the iconic prop, while denying it was a stunt to promote the new tour.

He said: “I don’t think the Dutch police are taking it that seriously at the moment. I’ve talked to them and they just think that someone has wandered off with a plastic phone, so I don’t think they really get the gravity of the situation.

“The museum has reported it to them and I’m speaking to them on Monday but I don’t really know what’s happening. I’m not holding out much hope for it.”