New deal signed over comedy's rights

The Inbetweeners is set for a long-anticipated comeback.

A new deal unlocks the right to the show, paving the way for  a comeback on film, TV or stage.

In a statement creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley said: ’It’s incredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends).’

Their production company Fudge Park has signed the deal with content giant  Banijay UK.

Its chief executive Patrick Holland  said: ‘I have worked with Damon and Iain on a number of Fudge Park projects over the years and was delighted to pick up the conversation about the future of The Inbetweeners with them. 

‘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.’

Jonathan Blyth, managing director of Fudge Park, said  ‘Banijay shares 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.’

The coming-of-age sitcom was originally broadcast on E4 between 2008 and 2010. and starred Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison as socially awkward suburban teenagers. 

It spawned two hit movies in 2011 and 2014 respectively. The first set a record for the biggest opening weekend for a UK comedy at the time – a record now held by Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.

The new deal raises the possibility of a number of options including a reunion of the original cast, or a reboot with new actors, or other spin-off projects.

Original Inbetweeners stars have sometimes spoken of getting the gang back together.

In August last year, Thomas told the Always Be Comedy podcast: ‘All of us feel it would be nice to do. We’re all still around, we’re all still in each other’s lives. We all still like each other. And if it was something that came up, I think we would want to do it.’

But Bird said later that year that he wasn’t sure a revival would work, saying: ‘No one is going to buy us as teenagers any more And 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’t see us doing any more of it.’

After much lobbying from fans the cast reunited for a two-hour special on New Year’s Day in 2019 called Fwends Reunited, above, but was a disappointing – and shambolic –  chat show rather than a new episode. 

Banijay’s rights arm already act as distributors of The Inbetweeners, selling it for repeat runs around the world. 

Other Fudge Park productions include Daddy ​Issues starring Aimee Lou-Wood and David Morrissey and White Gold, starring  Buckley, Thomas and Ed Westwick  double-glazing salesmen in the 1980s.

Published: 13 Oct 2025