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Channel 4 is "unlikely" to give the go-ahead to a fourth series of Peep Show, according to Broadcast.

Sources told the mag that a decision on the future of the acclaimed comedy would be made this week.

Ratings dipped to an average of just 1.3 million viewers and a 6% audience share for series three, broadcast at the end of last year.

The channel is apparently still "keen" to work with the show's stars, David Mitchell and Robert Webb, and is considering them for a new sketch show.