BRIDGERTON: FIRST LOOK AND DATE CONFIRMED FOR THIRD SERIES IN NETFLIX

The third series of Bridgerton picks up with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) love story.

Along with releasing four first look images, Netflix have confirmed three new cast members - Harry Dankworth (James Phoon), Lord Debling (Sam Phillips) and Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis).

The new series sees Penelope moving on from her longstanding crush, having decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters.

Series 3 be split into two batches of 4-episodes, with Part 1 premiering on May 16, and Part 2 dropping on June 13.