Bradley Walsh's son Barney, 23, made a surprise appearance in the debut episode of his dad's new show The Larkins on Sunday - sparking delight among viewers.
The ITV sitcom, based upon the retro series The Darling Buds of May, follows a working-class family living in 1950s Kent - with The Chase star, 61, taking centre stage as Pop.
The Breaking Dad star made his unforeseen entrance after Mariette (played by Sabrina Bartlett) and her sister Primrose (Lydia Paige) asked a nearby police officer for help in finding a young man.
Spotted! Bradley Walsh's son Barney, 23, (pictured) made a surprise appearance in the debut episode of his dad's new show The Larkins on Sunday
It certainly wasn't long before frenzied fans flooded Twitter with posts about the unexpected emergence.
One wrote, 'Well done very good bradley walsh like the idea of a sort of prequel for episode one- the lady playing ma was spot on- nice seeing barney as the copper!#TheLarkins [sic].'
Another chimed in, 'Nice appearance from Barney Walsh in tonight’s #TheLarkins.'
Spellbinding: The ITV sitcom, based upon the retro series The Darling Buds of May, follows a working-class family living in 1950s Kent - with The Chase star, 61, (pictured ) playing Pop
Commotion: It wasn't long before frenzied fans flooded Twitter with posts about the unexpected emergence
A third added, 'And it took me a good minute to realise the policeman is Barney Walsh.'
'#TheLarkins Isn't the policeman, Bradley's son?' and, 'Bradley and Barney Walsh, brilliant #TheLarkins,' concluded others.
ITV recently teased first-look scenes for the show which sees the character of Mariette - portrayed by Bridgerton actress Sabrina Bartlett - catch the eye of village newcomer Cedric 'Charley' Charlton (Tok Stephen).
Charley arrives in the village to investigate the Larkins' tax affairs, but is soon distracted by the beautiful Mariette, with whom he falls head over heels in love.
Exciting: ITV recently teased first-look scenes for the show which sees the character of Mariette - portrayed by Bridgerton actress Sabrina Bartlett (pictured) - catch the eye of village newcomer Cedric 'Charley' Charlton (Tok Stephen)
New boy in town: Charley (pictured) arrives in the village to investigate the
