Police show New Tricks will reunite actress Amanda Redman with Dennis Waterman, James Bolam and Alun Armstrong.

Redman will reprise her role as Superintendent Sandra Pullman for the new eight-part run.

The show pits a group of retired detectives against a file of unsolved crimes.

The actors were described as a "dream team" by BBC Independent producer Eleanor Moran.

"BBC Drama is delighted that New Tricks with be returning in 2009 for a sixth series," she said.

"James, Alun, Dennis and Amanda are a dream team of talent that BBC One viewers have taken to their hearts and we're proud to present the new series to its millions of fans next year."

The show averaged ratings of 8.9 million people last series.

Filming will begin later this year at Pinewood Studios and on location in and around London.

Executive producer Tom Sherry said: "The audience's response to the current series of New Tricks shows that it continues to appeal to its loyal fans."