One of Britain's best-loved comedians is bringing her latest show to Carlisle.

Sarah Millican has announced that she'll perform at the Sands Centre on August 2 next year.

The South Shields stand-up star will take to the stage with her eagerly-anticipated Control Enthusiast show.

Announcing the date, the Sands Centre declared: "Sarah Millican is not a control freak, she's a control enthusiast. She even controls her own insults, see?

"Do you arrange the nights out? Are you in charge of passports on holiday? Then so are you! Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome.

"You’ll learn about rescue men, what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits of casserole, plus tips on how to talk to shop assistants and the correct way to eat a biscuit."

News of her show is yet another big boost for the Sands Centre's credentials as a comedy venue.

And it comes just days after Jason Manford adding another date there to his 2018 show.

Having already announced he would visit the city's Sands Centre next May, the Mancunian funnyman will also return in November 2018 with his Muddle Class tour.

This year is also a busy one for comedy fans at the Sands with performances by Sir Ken Dodd, Jimmy Carr and Greg Davies already lined up.

Tickets for Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast are on sale now.