Supernatural comedy Zapped sees the return of James Buckley (The Inbetweeners) as unassuming office worker Brian who is transported to a fantastical land named Munty, where magic is real but restricted by a police state. Here he meets wizard Howell (Paul Kaye) and a whole host of magical beings, the third series picks up from the a cliff-hanger ending, with Brian and Howell in dire straits.

Executive producer and comedian Steve Coogan commented, “I can’t wait to pull up a chair in The Jug And The Other Jug, pour myself a Ginger Steamer and maybe risk a slice of Herman’s legendary fish pie as I rejoin my favourite Muntyites.”

Black comedy Porters, has been commissioned for a full series following a three-part pilot series last year, sees daydreaming hospital porter Simon (Ed Easton) fantasizing about becoming a doctor while his reality takes place in the quirky underbelly of St Etheldreda’s hospital. Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) stars as karma-loving, German-born Tilman and there have been stellar guest appearances from Matthew Horne (Gavin and Stacey) and Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, X-Men).

“The characters and worlds of both Zapped and Porters have established themselves as rich, distinct and very funny,” said Luke Hales, Dave general manager, “They’re a fantastic addition to the channel as part of Dave’s continued dedication to commissioning original comic content.”

Zapped and Porters are among a cluster of UKTV Originals to be shown on Dave in the coming months, such as series six and seven of the BAFTA-nominated Taskmaster, as well as new commissions Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier and Judge Romesh.