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The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

American Pie mixed with Peep Show

20087.63 Seasons18 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Those who remember the awkward years of adolescence can relive those painful days in this British comedy series, where the cringe-inducing humor arises from the ill-fated antics of its four protagonists. Suburban teenage friends Will, Simon, Jay and Neil, students at Rudge Park Comprehensive, attempt to navigate the social scene, attract members of the gentler sex, and saunter among the cool crowd. However, despite their best efforts, the four hapless lads usually end up on the side of the nerds.

Created by Damon Beesley
Produced by Christopher Young
NetworksE4

Top Cast

James Buckley

James Buckley

Jay Cartwright

Simon Bird

Simon Bird

Will McKenzie

Emily Head

Emily Head

Carli D'Amato

Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas

Simon Cooper

Blake Harrison

Blake Harrison

Neil Sutherland

Belinda Stewart-Wilson

Belinda Stewart-Wilson

Polly MacKenzie

Greg Davies

Greg Davies

Phil Gilbert

Dominic Applewhite

Dominic Applewhite

Andrew Cooper

Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Mark Donovan

Martin Trenaman

Martin Trenaman

Alan Cooper

Themes & Keywords

london, englandmale friendshiphigh schoolsexual humorteenage boyteenage sexualitynostalgicsitcomhilariousamused

About The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners is a comedy series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of london, england, male friendship, high school, sexual humor, teenage boy, teenage sexuality. Created by Damon Beesley, it stars James Buckley, Simon Bird, Emily Head. Those who remember the awkward years of adolescence can relive those painful days in this British comedy series, where the cringe-inducing humor arises from the ill-fated antics of its four protagonists. Suburban teenage friends Will, Simon, Jay and Neil, students at Rudge Park Comprehensive, attempt to navigate the social scene, attract members of the gentler sex, and saunter among the cool crowd. However, despite their best efforts, the four hapless lads usually end up on the side of the nerds.

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