Created by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, the Channel 4 sitcom followed the adolescent travails of four foul-mouthed teens<\/a>, and became such a hit that it spawned two blockbuster films.<\/p>\n Beesley and Morris\u2019s production company, Fudge Park, has now signed a new partnership with Banijay UK, which \u201cpaves the way for the return of the hit comedy title\u201d.<\/p>\n The duo confirmed the return of the series, saying in a statement: \u201cIncredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends).\u201d <\/p>\n No major details have been revealed but the deal \u201cunlocks the rights and the potential to bring The Inbetweeners back for new audiences across a range of platforms including film, TV, and stage\u201d, according to a statement by Banijay. <\/p>\n Banijay UK chief executive, Patrick Holland, said he was \u201cdelighted to pick up the conversation about the future\u201d of The Inbetweeners with Morris and Morris. <\/p>\n \u201cThey have an infectious creative vision for the brand which will resonate with audience old and new so I can\u2019t wait to get going,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n Creators of \u2018The Inbetweeners\u2019 confirm that the cult UK comedy is set to return (Channel 4)<\/p>\n \u201cWe 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,\u201d Jonathan Blyth, managing director of Fudge Park, said. <\/p>\n \u201cThis is a wonderful moment for fans, there are exciting conversations afoot and more news to follow.\u201d<\/p>\n It isn\u2019t yet known whether the revival will take the form of a new series, film or spin-off, although the statements by the creators can be assumed to mean the story will revolve around the original four characters.<\/p>\n First broadcast on E4 from 2008 and 2010, The Inbetweeners follows the misadventures of Will McKenzie (Simon Bird<\/a>), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas<\/a>), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison<\/a>), and Jay Cartwright (James Buckley<\/a>), a group of socially inept sixth-formers<\/a> enduring school life, failed romances, and fragile masculinity at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive.<\/p>\n The series, conceived as a more realistic counterpoint to the darker teen drama Skins<\/a>, went on to become a surprise phenomenon, pulling record audiences and winning a Bafta Audience Award in 2010. <\/p>\n Two films followed: The Inbetweeners Movie in 2011 and The Inbetweeners 2 in 2014, which together grossed over \u00a3100m worldwide, setting box-office records for UK comedies.<\/p>\n The announcement comes shortly after Buckley <\/a>and Thomas sparked fan excitement online by teasing a reunion. In August, Buckley shared photos of himself with Thomas on Instagram, writing: \u201cWorking on something\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n It was later revealed that the pair had teamed up for a new podcast, Joe and James Fact Up.<\/p>\n In August last year, Thomas said the cast were eager to return<\/a>. \u201cAll of us feel it would be nice to do,\u201d he said on the Always Be Comedy podcast. \u201cWe\u2019re all still around, we\u2019re all still in each other\u2019s lives. We all still like each other. And if it was something that came up, I think we would want to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n The Inbetweeners cast (CHANNEL 4)<\/p>\n The cast reunited for a two-hour special<\/a> that aired on New Year\u2019s Day in 2019, marking the 10th anniversary of the sitcom\u2019s debut. <\/p>\n The special received overall negative feedback with many fans confused that the programme, titled Fwends Reunited<\/a>, wasn\u2019t a new episode but instead adhered to a chat-show format, and some said it looked as though the four actors didn\u2019t want to be there.<\/p>\n The reunion, hosted by Jimmy Carr, saw the stars of the series participate in an Inbetweeners quiz, a fake award ceremony and watch old clips from the show. <\/p>\n Critics dubbed the two-hour special \u201cshambolic\u201d, with Buckley calling it a \u201cmistake\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was maybe a mistake doing that reunion,\u201d he told Heart Radio in 2019<\/a>. \u201cMe personally, I don\u2019t want to ruin The Inbetweeners any more. At the moment, I wouldn\u2019t want to go anywhere near it.\u201d<\/p>\n Bird also said later that year<\/a> that he wasn\u2019t sure a revival would work, with the \u201ccharacters grown up, which we now all are\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cNo one is going to buy us as teenagers any more,\u201d he told Screen Daily. \u201cAnd I think the idea of the four of us back together as 30-somethings is going to be a bit more depressing for everyone. I can\u2019t see us doing any more of it.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Creators](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Simon-bird-3-c4.jpg\")
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