Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping will return to Channel 4 for a second series

And there'll be a new ensemble cast!

Channel 4 has confirmed that their hit sketch comedy Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, will return for a second series after it became their biggest comedy launch since 2018 wuth 2.3 million people tuning in for the first episode in the first 28 days and 25.5 million views on clips which were shared to social media.

The show saw David Mitchell and Robert Webb make their long-awaited return to Channel 4, marking a bold return to British sketch comedy.

Across the six episodes, Mitchell and Webb were joined by an ensemble cast of next-generation writer/performers: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lara Ricote, Stevie Martin, and Krystal Evans, plus a team of established and up-and-coming writers and this series will see a new ensemble join Mitchell and Webb.

Speaking about the show's return, Channel 4's Head of Comedy, 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 1 ensemble. We’re looking forward to offering more brilliant writers and performers the opportunity on Series 2. Long live sketch comedy."

To which Channel 4's Chief Content Officer, Ian Katz, added "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. We’re also delighted that as well as being a hit with linear and streaming viewers, the sketches from series one have been watched by millions of viewers across social platforms."

And Kenton Allen, Chief Executive at Big Talk Studios, said "I couldn’t be happier to see Mitchell and Webb blow the roof off at Channel 4 with a show that has connected so powerfully across linear, streaming and social. We’re especially delighted to be showcasing such exceptional new talent alongside David and Robert."

"Huge thanks to Ian, Charlie, Joe and everyone at Channel 4 and we can’t wait to platform more new stars of the future alongside Robert and David on the next series."

Made by That Mitchell & Webb Company in association with Big Talk Studios, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping will be produced by Gareth Edwards and executive produced by Kenton Allen for Big Talk Studios alongside David Mitchell, and Robert Webb.

Series one of Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping saw David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s long-awaited return to Channel 4 and marked a bold return to British sketch comedy.

Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping will return to Channel 4