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20177.32 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew vie to take over the family business following the death of their father.

NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Stephen

Robert Webb

Robert Webb

Andrew

Penny Downie

Penny Downie

Ellen

Jessica Gunning

Jessica Gunning

Jan

Oliver Maltman

Oliver Maltman

Mike

Olivia Poulet

Olivia Poulet

Alison

Louise Brealey

Louise Brealey

Cass

Themes & Keywords

dysfunctional familydark comedyfamily relationshipsdeadpanirreverentoffbeat

About Back

Back is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of dysfunctional family, dark comedy, family relationships, deadpan, irreverent, offbeat. it stars David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Penny Downie. Estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew vie to take over the family business following the death of their father.

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