The creators of The Inbetweeners have confirmed that the cult British comedy is set to return, more than a decade after its finale aired. Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, who created the Channel 4 sitcom, announced the revival through their production company Fudge Park, which has signed a new partnership with Banijay UK.
The deal “paves the way for the return of the hit comedy title”, according to a statement. Beesley and Morris said: “Incredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends).” While no major details have been revealed, the agreement “unlocks the rights and the potential to bring The Inbetweeners back for new audiences across a range of platforms including film, TV, and stage”.
Banijay UK chief executive Patrick Holland said he was “delighted to pick up the conversation about the future” of the show. “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,” he added. Jonathan Blyth, managing director of Fudge Park, said: “This is a wonderful moment for fans, there are exciting conversations afoot and more news to follow.”
The original series, which aired from 2008 to 2010, followed the misadventures of four socially inept sixth-formers at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive. It became a surprise phenomenon, winning a Bafta Audience Award and spawning two blockbuster films that together grossed over £100m worldwide. The cast reunited for a 10th-anniversary special in 2019, which received negative feedback, with actor James Buckley later calling it a “mistake”.
