Adolescence, a period of a few years that seem to mostly comprise of gross embarrassment, social anxiety, grease-laden faces and ill–judged sexual encounters. Something these four suburban sixth form boys know all about. Meet the Inbetweeners.
This savvy sitcom follows the awkward and unintentionally hilarious antics of Simon, Neil, Jay and Will as they attempt to navigate teenage life. Whether they’re trying to get served in pubs using archaic loopholes, taking driving tests, or throwing up all over their unrequited love’s five-year old brother, the boys find that nothing in life is without seriously embarrassing obstacles.
Best New TV Comedy, British Comedy Awards 2008 Best Male Comedy Newcomer (Simon Bird) British Comedy Awards 2008 Best New British TV Sitcom, The Comedy.co.uk Awards 2008 Best Comedy Show, TV Quick & TV Choice Awards 2009 Nominated for Best Situation Comedy, British Academy Television Awards 2009 Best TV Show, NME Awards 2010 Nominated for Best Situation Comedy, British Academy Television Awards 2010 YouTube Audience Award, British Academy Television Awards 2010 Best Situation Comedy, Rose d'Or Awards 2010 Best Sitcom, British Comedy Awards 2011 Digital Choice National Television Awards 2011 Nominated for Best Scripted Comedy, Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards 2011 Nominated for Best Comedy, Broadcasting Press Guild TV Awards 2011 Nominated for Best Male Performance - James Buckley, BAFTA TV Awards 2011 Winner - Best Comedy Series - Broadcast Awards 2012
Inbetweeners ends on a high
19 October, 2010 | By Michael Rosser
MONDAY: The third series of E4 comedy The Inbetweeners drew to a close with record audience figures.
The Bwark-produced sitcom has consistently broken previous records throughout its latest six-part run, not just for its own performance but also for E4, ranking as the highest-rated show in the history of the Channel 4-owned digital channel.
The final episode was no exception, drawing 2.62m (12.9%) from 10pm to 10.35pm and a further 342,600 (3.3%) an hour-later on time-shifted E4+1, according to overnight Barb figures supplied by Attentional.
The total of 2.96m (14.56%) overtook the 2.74m (13.24%) that tuned in to the penultimate instalment on 11 October.
Across the series, which started on 13 September, it secured an average overnight audience of 2.45m (11.91%).
Prior to its launch, the slot average for the year to date had been 347,500 (1.7%).
It managed to beat all other multichannel competition in the slot and also surpassed audience figures for BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5, which all hovered around the million mark at the time.
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Another high for Inbetweeners
12 October, 2010 | By Michael Rosser
MONDAY: E4 comedy The Inbetweeners has broken its own record for the highest-rated show in the history of the digital channel.
The penultimate episode in the latest six-part series drew 2.43m (11.7%) to E4 from 10pm and a further 308,900 (2.91%) on time-shifted E4+1, according to official Barb figures supplied by Attentional.
The total of 2.74m (13.24%) tops the previous overnight record of 2.6m (13.17%), recorded for the third episode of the Bwark-produced sitcom on 27 September.
It trounced all other multichannel competition at the time and also beat BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5, which all failed to top the million mark.
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Inbetweeners breaks E4 records... again
28 September, 2010 | By Michael Rosser
MONDAY: Teen comedy The Inbetweeners has broken its own ratings record, securing the highest viewing figures in E4’s history.
The third episode of the half-hour sitcom drew 2.28m (11.5%) at 10pm and a further 322,500 (3.15%) on time-shifted channel E4+1 – a total of 2.6m (13.17%), according to overnight Barb figures supplied by Attentional.
This tops its debut performance of 2.57m (12.48%) two weeks ago.
The Bwark-produced comedy ruled the 10pm slot in multichannel and also managed to beat BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
Season 1 of The Inbetweeners aired on E4 from 29th May 2008 at 10pm. The viewing figures rose considerably as the season progressed and the season finale peaked with 422,000 viewers.
Season 2 aired in April 2009 at 10pm and saw an incredible increase in audience ratings compared to Season 1, with an average of 1.15 million viewers over the six episodes.
Having established a stong following, Season 3 of The Inbetweeners smashed the record for the series and for the E4 channel. Across the series, which started on 13 September, it secured an average overnight audience of 2.45m (11.91%). Prior to its launch, the slot average for the year to date had been 347,500 (1.7%).
It managed to beat all other multichannel competition in the slot and also surpassed audience figures for BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5, which all hovered around the million mark at the time.