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Mitchell and Webb Revive Sketch Comedy with New Series

9/6/2025

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"Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping" premieres on Channel 4 today, September 5, at 10 PM, after "Gogglebox."
The cast includes David Mitchell, Robert Webb, and emerging talents Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Stevie Martin, Krystal Evans, and Lara Ricote.
The series revitalizes sketch comedy with a mix of surreal and relatable themes.
Collaborative writing fosters creativity and trust among the cast.
The show addresses modern issues like social media and generational differences, reflecting a return to traditional sketch formats.
A full boxset will be available for streaming post-premiere.

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Story summary

"Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping" premieres on Channel 4 today, September 5, at 10 PM, after "Gogglebox."
The cast includes David Mitchell, Robert Webb, and emerging talents Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Stevie Martin, Krystal Evans, and Lara Ricote.
The series revitalizes sketch comedy with a mix of surreal and relatable themes.
Collaborative writing fosters creativity and trust among the cast.
The show addresses modern issues like social media and generational differences, reflecting a return to traditional sketch formats.
A full boxset will be available for streaming post-premiere.