Nina Wadia is to take over from Meera Syal as a Brummie buider's wife as the BBC sitcom All About Me returns to our screens this summer.

The first series of All About Me, shown last year, was described by the BBC as one of the bravest commissions in the channel's history attracting audiences of up to 7.5 million in its first series.

Nina Wadia said, "Taking over from Meera was never going to be easy but I really enjoy playing the part of Rupinder and so I feel very comfortable in her shoes. Working with Jasper and such an experienced cast and crew has made working on this series a real pleasure."

This series the Craddock family has a new baby, and for Colin Craddock (Jasper Carrot) this spells nights on the sofa while Rupinder struggles to adjust to increased pressures in the overcrowded household. Peter, Colin's elder son, pursues a passion for an ecological girlfriend whilst eight-year-old Leo develops a fixation on birds of a different kind. Sima, Rupinder's half-sister, begins to explore the trendy side of Asian culture.

Only Raj, Rupinder's disabled son, sees the big picture, and now in this series he acquires a long-awaited communication aid which lets him also have his say.

Jasper Carrott said, "All About Me is dynamic and well written and often hilarious! I'm delighted that it's been commissioned for a second series and it's lovely to have a new wife!"

All About Me is a Celador Production for BBC ONE.