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BBC's Normal People to return for two specials after series breaks records

After the enormous success of the first series, Normal People is set to return to screens for two upcoming specials

Normal People is set to return for a further two specials following the enormous success of the first show.

The BBC Three show has had viewers hooked ever since the teenage drama was released at the start of April.

The show is based on a bestselling novel of the same name written by Sally Rooney and follows the story of two students Connell (Paul Mescal) and Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones).

The two upcoming specials will air on June 26 on RTÉ Does Comic Relief in Ireland.

Fans can also breathe a sigh of relief in knowing that actors Paul and Daisy will return for the upcoming shows, as well as director Lenny Abrahamson.

Paul Mescal plays Connell in the hit drama(Image: BBC/Element Pictures/Hulu)

Comic Relief's co-founder Richard Curtis confirmed the exciting news when speaking to RTÉ radio.

He also teased some exciting features, including a 40 year jump into the future.

"There's a beautiful piece called Normal Older People, which is imagining what would have happened to Marianne and Connell 40 years from now."