Lea Michele wants more home life on 'Glee'

Glee star Lea Michele has said she would like to see more of her character's family life - including her two gay dads - featured on the show.

The show is about to return for its third series - beginning on Sky One on September 22 - and there have been hints that Rachel Berry's parents might finally make an appearance.

"I have been begging Ryan Murphy for so long and asking when it's going to happen," Lea said.

"He just keeps saying 'I don't know'. I would love that - I'll keep my fingers crossed!"

"I think it's important the audience get to see the characters' home lives. Not just Rachel's parents, but the families of Brittany and Mercedes, too," the actress added.

The next series will be the final one for Rachel, her boyfriend Finn (Cory Monteith) and gay teen Kurt (Chris Colfer) - but Lea said she knew that her time on the show was coming to an end.

"We always knew we'd graduate. It's all part of the plan and is going to make season three amazing," she said.