‘The Inbetweeners’ are back: Get ready for more laughter and chaos

Fans of the popular British teen comedy The Inbetweeners have a reason to celebrate, as the show is set to make a return.

Known for its outrageous humour and unforgettable quotes, the series became a cultural phenomenon even spawning two hit films.

Now, creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley are teaming up once again, this time with Banijay UK and their own company Fudge Park productions to bring back the show.

While details about the format or platform are still unknown as the creators hinted that the new version would still revolve around the original characters.

A realistic take on teenage life

First aired on E4 between 2008 and 2019 as The Inbetweeners followed the lives of four awkward teenagers includes Will MacKenzie and his friends Simon Cooper, Neil Sutherland and Jay Cartwright as they stumbled through high school life at Rudge Park Comprehensive.

The show focused on friendship, embarrassing teenage moments and failed attempts at romance. It was intentionally written as a more realistic and awkward look at teenage life, in contrast to other shows like Skins. As Morris once said, adolescence was mostly “crap.”

Record breaking success

The was a huge success, running for three seasons and setting record ratings for the channel as its popularity led to two feature films, released in 2011 and 2014, both of which were box office hits. The first film even broke records for the biggest opening weekend for a British comedy at the time.

New deal unlocks new possibilities

The original show was produced by Bwark productions which was later sold Zodiak Media and the became part of Banijay in 2016. 

Now, the new deal unlocks what is described as “the rights and the potential to bring The Inbetweeners back for new audiences across a range of platforms including film, TV and stage.”

Excitement from the creators

Jonathan Blyth, managing director of Fudge Park, said, “We are thrilled to announce this exciting partnership with Banijay who share our vision and ambition for one of the most iconic comedies in British history. This is a wonderful moment for fans, there are exciting conversations afoot and more news to follow.”

Patrick Holland, CEO of Banijay UK, added, “They have an infectious creative vision for the brand which will resonate with audience old and new so I can’t wait to get going.”

What the creators have been up to

Since the original series ended, Morris and Beesly have continued working on various projects, including The Festival, White Gold and My Oxford Year.