Mitchell and Webb Return with New Channel 4 Sketch Show

David Mitchell and Robert Webb, the iconic British comedy duo known for Peep Show and That Mitchell and Webb Look, have returned to sketch comedy after a 15-year hiatus with their new Channel 4 series, Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping. The show features a fresh ensemble cast including Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lara Ricote, Stevie Martin, and Krystal Evans, blending the duo's classic satirical style with new comedic voices to offer a dynamic, intergenerational take on sketch comedy. The series is noted for its bold humor, including a record-breaking frequency of explicit language on Channel 4, and sketches that satirize contemporary absurdities such as streaming dramas and topical issues. Mitchell and Webb acknowledge the challenges facing the sketch show format, attributing its decline in part to the rise of quick online content but express optimism about its revival through this new project. The show premiered on September 5 at 10 pm and is produced by That Mitchell & Webb Company with Big Talk Studios, promising inventive and sweary comedy that aims to entertain despite the world's troubles. Both comedians and new cast members share enthusiasm about collaborating and reinvigorating the genre for current audiences.