In an era of unparalleled absurdity, who better to dissect the madness than two of Britain’s most pedantic and exasperated comic minds? Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping marks the triumphant return of the award-winning duo to their natural habitat: the sketch show. Armed with nothing but a righteous sense of indignation and a knack for the surreal, they will tackle everything from the minutiae of modern etiquette to the gaping void of existential dread, all with the signature blend of intellectual silliness that made them legends.

This isn’t just a reunion; it’s a necessary intervention. Joined by a stellar supporting cast of the UK’s best comedic talent, Mitchell and Webb will once again prove that the most effective way to deal with a crumbling world is to point at it, squint, and deliver a perfectly-worded monologue about how utterly ridiculous it all is.

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Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping Complete cast guide

1- David Mitchell as VARIOUS CHARACTERS

David Mitchell returns as the undisputed king of logical fury and flustered intellectualism. Whether he’s a man having a meltdown over an incorrect museum placard, a medieval peasant earnestly explaining the economic perils of witch-burning, or a tech CEO whose new app solves a problem that absolutely did not need solving, Mitchell’s characters are united by a profound, sputtering frustration with the irrationality of the universe.

Mitchell’s genius lies in his unparalleled ability to make pedantry profoundly hilarious. He delivers dense, argumentative dialogue with the velocity and precision of a machine gun, each syllable dripping with a barely-contained rage that is both utterly relatable and completely unhinged. He is the show’s furious, beating heart, a man forever on the verge of an aneurysm brought on by a minor social inconvenience.

2- Robert Webb as VARIOUS CHARACTERS

Robert Webb is the id to Mitchell’s superego, the purveyor of smarm, delusion, and unearned confidence. His characters are often the source of Mitchell’s anguish: a wellness guru promoting a dangerous new diet, a hopelessly incompetent spy, or a man who is far too pleased with his own mediocre ideas. Webb specializes in a specific brand of charmingly pathetic arrogance.

Webb’s comedic power is his transformative physicality and elastic expression. He can shift from a wide-eyed, manic enthusiast to a sleazy, deadpan salesman in a heartbeat. His performances are a masterclass in commitment, fully embodying the absurd vanity and breathtaking stupidity of his creations, making them somehow both ludicrous and eerily recognizable.

3- Stevie Martin as VARIOUS CHARACTERS

The brilliantly versatile Stevie Martin (The Mash Report, Hypothetical) is the perfect addition to the Mitchell & Webb universe. She excels at playing the straight woman whose deadpan delivery makes the absurdity around her even funnier, as well as creating her own uniquely odd characters, like a deeply cynical children’s party entertainer or a corporate diversity trainer who has completely lost the plot.

Martin brings a sharp, modern energy to the ensemble. Her ability to hold her own against Mitchell’s rants and Webb’s smarm, often with just a perfectly timed eye-roll or a sigh of profound disappointment, makes her an invaluable foil and a comedic force in her own right.

4- Kiell Smith-Bynoe as VARIOUS CHARACTERS

Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats) brings his incredible everyman charm and impeccable timing to the fray. Whether he’s a delivery driver stuck in a philosophical debate with Mitchell, a man trying to use the correct pronouns for a pet rock to impress a date, or the only sane person in a world gone mad, Smith-Bynoe provides a relatable anchor amidst the chaos.

His strength is in his reactive comedy. The slow dawning of horror on his face as he realizes the depth of the situation he’s in is often funnier than any punchline. He represents the audience’s perspective, constantly bewildered by the bizarre realities Mitchell and Webb’s characters inhabit.

5- Lara Ricote as VARIOUS CHARACTERS

The acclaimed stand-up Lara Ricote, winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award, brings her uniquely off-kilter and joyful perspective to the show. Her characters are likely to be bizarre, innocent, and hilariously literal-minded—a foreign exchange student who misunderstands British passive-aggression, or an alien attempting to blend in at a garden centre.

Ricote’s presence ensures the comedy ventures into wonderfully weird and unexpected territories. Her unique point of view and fearless commitment to character will create some of the show’s most original and memorable moments.

6- Krystal Evans as VARIOUS CHARACTERS

Krystal Evans, a rising star from the stand-up circuit, completes the ensemble with fierce energy and sharp wit. She can effortlessly pivot from playing a no-nonsense TV presenter to a overly enthusiastic member of a cult-like book club. Evans brings a vibrant, contemporary edge that complements the established styles of the cast.

Her performances will likely involve puncturing the pomposity of Mitchell’s characters or matching the absurdity of Webb’s with her own unique flair. She is a dynamic wildcard, guaranteed to deliver laughs with both attitude and precision.

They’ve diagnosed the problem. Their prescription is laughter. Tune in for the chaos on Channel 4, September 5, 2025.