Apple TV’s Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season, three years after its third series was widely seen as the end of Ted’s story. Jason Sudeikis reprises the optimistic coach, now taking on the new challenge of leading a women’s football team, while several established cast members also return. The comeback extends one of Apple TV’s most successful original programmes and brings the story back to Richmond.

The 10-episode season is due to begin streaming exclusively on Apple TV on 5 August, with new episodes released weekly on Wednesdays until the finale on 7 October. Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift are among the returning cast, and the previous three seasons remain available on the service. Apple TV subscriptions start at $12.99 a month after a seven-day free trial for eligible new customers; it can also be added through Prime Video.