Back
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2017 - 2021
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. Also features Penny Downie, Louise Brealey, Geoffrey McGivern, Jessica Gunning, Oliver Maltman and more.
Streaming rank this week: 2,438
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Series 1, Episode 6
Further details
Andrew has transformed the John Barleycorn into a huge success with a brilliant new look and a talented French chef. Stephen is feeling depressed and defeated, and drinking even more heavily than usual. Laurie's birthday memorial is fast approaching and Stephen needs some help writing a speech to better what will surely be Andrew's amazing oratory. Some other former foster-children turn up and Andrew's backstory starts to be brought into question. Buoyed up by this, Stephen throws every ounce of his manic energy into finding out the truth about Andrew's past. And when he finally does, it's a revelation that looks like it could change everything.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 11th October 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Mitchell | Stephen |
| Robert Webb | Andrew |
| Penny Downie | Ellen |
| Louise Brealey | Cass |
| Geoffrey McGivern | Uncle Geoff |
| Jessica Gunning | Jan |
| Oliver Maltman | Mike |
| Olivia Poulet | Alison |
| Caius Luckyn-Malone | Young Andrew |
| Charlie Baker | Alfie Tate |
| Julie Dray | Juliet |
| Tommy Love | Diner |
| Joanne Sandi | Librarian |
| Paul Sharma (as Phaldut Sharma) | Chris |
| Jonathan Watson | Dave |
| Simon Blackwell | Writer |
| Will Smith | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ian Martin | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Will Smith | Script Editor |
| Ben Palmer | Director |
| Kate Daughton | Producer |
| Kenton Allen | Executive Producer |
| David Mitchell | Executive Producer |
| Robert Webb | Executive Producer |
| Simon Blackwell | Executive Producer |
| Matthew Justice | Executive Producer |
| William Webb | Editor |
| Rosy Thomas | Production Designer |
| Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
| Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
| John Sorapure | Director of Photography |
| Lynsey Moore | Costume Designer |
| Lisa Kennedy | Make-up Designer |
| Oli Julian | Composer |
| Adam Young | 1st Assistant Director |
| Jesse Armstrong | Story Consultant |
| Tony Roche | Story Consultant |
Press
Back review
Simon Blackwell's comedy about a suspected cuckoo in the nest was surprisingly touching without veering into sentimentality. Bring on series two.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 12th October 2017Preview - Back
David Mitchell and Robert Webb's new sitcom concludes tonight, with revelations presumably on offer.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th October 2017Final episode of the Mitchell and Webb comedy with a mysterious edge, and Andrew has a bizarre reaction when his fellow foster kids attend a memorial for Laurie. Naturally, his unease only makes Steven more determined to find out whether the self-styled prodigal son has something to hide - cue a stint in the library, where he makes a shock discovery. A strong ending to what has been a darkly comic series, and one that leaves the door ajar for another run.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 11th October 2017Back, episode 6 review: deserves a second series
Even if you like your comedy dark, Back (Channel 4) can still leave you reeling. Starring Peep Show's David Mitchell and Robert Webb, the six-part series has explored childhood trauma, jealousy, small-town anxiety and, above all, self-loathing. Fortunately, it is also very, very funny.
Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 11th October 2017