THIS Country fans in the Cotswolds will be given the chance to see the new series before anyone else.

The BBC Three hit comedy, set in Northleach, is back for a second six-episode series in spring.

But fans will be able to see it first in a preview screening held in Cirencester on Monday, February 5.

Tickets are free and are allocated through a ballot.

Those who get tickets will join the cast and production team for the screening of two episodes of the new series followed by a question-and-answer session hosted by BBC Points West’s Steve Knibbs.

This Country, written by and starring siblings Daisy and Charlie Cooper from Cirencester, is a mockumentary exploring the lives of young people in modern rural Britain.

The new series focuses on cousins Kerry and Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe and their lives in a typical Cotswold village.

The first series of the show won over critics and has been watched more than four million times on BBC iPlayer.

The stars of the series, Charlie and Daisy Cooper, are expected at the event along with producer Simon Mayhew-Archer and director Tom George.

Pat Connor, director of BBC South West, said: “It’s great news that BBC Three are previewing This Country in its Gloucestershire home.

"This is a very special opportunity for comedy fans to enjoy two episodes of the new series and hear from the uniquely-talented cast and crew on their home turf.”

Simon Mayhew-Archer, producer of This Country, said: “The reaction to the first series of This County was fantastic and we are hoping fans love this next look at the lives of Kerry and Kurtan just as much.

"It’s an honour to be previewing it in Cirencester, a place which Daisy and Charlie are proud to call home."

The ticket draw opens at 9am today (Monday, January 15) and closes at 10pm on Sunday, January 21.

Everyone who registers will be entered into a random draw. To apply for tickets go to www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours