CATHERINE Tate is coming to York and she will be bringing some familiar friends with her on Monday, October 31 at York Barbican as part of her autumn tour.

In The Catherine Tate Show – Live, the 48-year-old comedian and actress from Bloomsbury, London, will present "never seen before sketches", uniting some of the best-known characters from her BBC series of the same name.

Her coterie of Catherine creations will include Nan' Taylor; Irish nurse Bernie; Geordie Georgie; Essex girl Sam and, yes, the return of a certain argumentative teenager, if you're bothered.

Tate will be joined by guest star Matthew Horne in a show with an age recommendation of 12 plus. Tickets cost £39.20 on 0844 854 2757 or at yorkbarbican.co.uk