description Back (Channel 4) Overview
"Back" is a British sitcom that aired on Channel 4, created and written by Simon Blackwell. It stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb, reuniting the duo from their previous collaborations. The series follows Stephen, who attempts to take over his family's rural pub following his father's death. His plans are derailed by the arrival of Andrew, a charming and manipulative former foster child who was briefly taken in by the family and becomes his stepbrother's primary rival for the business.
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Who created the Channel 4 sitcom Back?
Back was created and written by Simon Blackwell, who is also known for his work on The Thick of It and Veep. The series stars David Mitchell as Stephen and Robert Webb as Andrew.
What is Back about?
Stephen returns to his family's rural pub after his father's death and expects to take over the business. His plans are complicated when Andrew, a former foster brother who vanished years earlier, reappears and seems determined to become part of the family again.
Are David Mitchell and Robert Webb reunited in Back?
Yes, Back reunites the comedy duo after their work together on Peep Show. Mitchell plays the anxious and suspicious Stephen, while Webb plays the unsettlingly friendly Andrew.
How many series of Back were made?
Back ran for two series on Channel 4, with the second series airing after the first. The story is built around Stephen and Andrew's tense relationship rather than a conventional pub workplace ensemble.
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