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It's the summer of 1914 in the sleepy Kentish village of Rittle-on-Sea and almost all the young men have gone to war. Left behind are the uptight Cecil, whose flat feet mean he fails the Army physical; conscientious objector teacher George; and philanderer Bert, who is barely aware there is a war on. Together they are the pariahs of the village.

It's an intriguing set-up for comedy, but the humour is very broad - unsurprising as it is written by and stars The Inbetweeners' Simon Bird, Joe Thomas and their sketch show partner Jonny Sweet. They've basically crafted The Inbetweeners Do the Great War; their characters are so similar to those of the series, there's even a deranged headmaster - the imperious Rupert Vansittart - and a piece of cringe-inducing toilet humour. It could do well if picked up for a series.

Simon Bird worried that Chickens won't live up to hype

Simon Bird says the success of The Inbetweeners is a "double-edged sword" and is worried his new sitcom Chickens won't live up to its hype.

Inbetweeners stars Simon Bird and Joe Thomas, along with comedian Jonny Sweet, write and head the cast of this period sitcom pilot set during the First World War. For reasons including flat feet and conscientious objection, three young men are left back home while their peers fight on foreign soil. Can they overcome their cowardly reputation in their sleepy village and win favour with the local ladies? It's a neat set-up that comes across like The crossed with Dad's Army and dressed in three-piece tweed.

Inbetweeners look for new Chickens run

Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and Simon Bird play First World War avoiders in Channel 4's Chickens.

Simon Bird interview

The Inbetweeners and Friday Night Dinner star Simon Bird returns to C4 with Chickens, a new comedy pilot set in WWI about three men of fighting age who don't go to the Western Front for various reasons.

The Inbetweeners are Chickens

The Inbetweeners' Joe Thomas and Simon Bird go back in time for a new comedy - where they chicken out of World War One.

The Inbetweeners Movie: An interview with Simon Bird

As The Inbetweeners prepare for their big screen debut, Simon Bird tells us about trying to say no, the "Big Bugger tour" and the similarities between himself and Snoop Dogg.

'The Inbetweeners Movie' premiere - in pictures

The Inbetweeners Movie held its world premiere in London yesterday, with stars Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas turning out to launch the film to UK audiences.

Video: The Inbetweeners on the big screen

Actors Simon Bird, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas and James Buckley star as four teenage friends in the TV comedy The Inbetweeners.

They are now making their debut on the big screen with their film called The Inbetweeners Movie.

The film premieres in London on Tuesday evening. The cast spoke to BBC Breakfast about what fans can expect from the film.

James Buckley: Inbetweeners is 's***'

Inbetweeners star James Buckley called the sitcom that launched his acting career 's***' as he promoted The Inbetweeners Movie alongside co-star Simon Bird.