KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 17 -- As Astro marks its 30th anniversary and announces a new line-up of Malay, Mandarin and Tamil content, two familiar titles that many Malaysians grew up watching are returning to the screen.

First to return is Gitu Gitu Apek, the much-loved comedy title associated with comedian Saiful Apek.

Gitu-Gitu Apek was known for its light-hearted, spontaneous brand of Malay comedy, slapstick humour, quirky characters, and catchphrases.

It started from the 2006 telemovie Gitu-Gitu Apek Aidilfitri before becoming a comedy and variety-style programme on Astro Ria, rather than a conventional sitcom, around the same period.

Now, almost two decades later, Gitu Gitu Apek Return will bring the familiar characters and faces back t...