Channel 4 has ordered a second series of Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping.

It comes after the first series came the broadcaster’s biggest comedy launch since Derry Girls in 2018, with 2.3million people watching the opening episode wishing the first 28 days.  

In the series, David Mitchell and Robert Webb were joined by Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lara Ricote, Stevie Martin and Krystal Evans, on-screen along with a team of established and up-and-coming writers.

However, the supporting cast will change for series two.

 Kenton Allen, chief executive of programme-makers Big Talk,said that the next series will ‘platform more new stars of the future alongside Robert and David’.

And Channel 4 comedy head Charlie Perkins said: ‘They said sketch was dead, but the success of Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping with audiences on linear, streaming and social proves otherwise. 

‘Making a hit, on top of having the ability to showcase so many incredible new writers and performers alongside David and Robert, has been an immense honour and joy.

"Thank you so much to our exceptional series one ensemble. We’re looking forward to offering more brilliant writers and performers the opportunity on series two. Long live sketch comedy.’

Clips from the show have also proved popular on social media, racking up   25.5 million views for Channel 4.

Ian Katz, the broadcaster’s chief content officer, said: ‘From foul-mouthed Aussies to Middle-Aged Man Island via the tinpot dictators of airport security, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping reminded us of the eclectic brand of joy a sketch show can deliver.

‘Channel 4 loves nothing more than swimming against the tide so it was particularly satisfying to watch Robert and David and their supporting cast of emerging stars breathe life into such a vital genre for UK comedy.’