Hit C4 sitcom starring Inbetweeners legend axed after just two series on air

A CHANNEL 4 sitcom featuring an Inbetweeners legend has been reportedly axed – after just two series on air. Everyone Else Burns launched in January 2023, with a second series following in November 2024. Channel 4 sitcom Everyone Else Burns will not be returning for a third series Credit: Channel 4 The show followed the Lewis family in Manchester, who are part of a puritanical Christian sect Credit: James Stack / Channel 4 However, the show will not be returning for a third series, according to TVZone. Simon Bird portrayed David Lewis, the patriarch of a family who are part of a puritanical Christian sect and hilariously struggling to exist in today’s modern world. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! The actor, 41, is perhaps best known for playing Will McKenzie in The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010, as well as two films. Everyone Else Burns also starred Kate O’Flynn, Amy-James Kelly, Morgana Robinson, Harry Connor and Kadiff Kirwan. Read more on The Inbetweeners The Sun has contacted Channel 4 for comment. The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird played family patriarch David Lewis Credit: James Stack / Channel 4 Simon (pictured furthest right) is best known for playing Will McKenzie in The Inbetweeners Credit: Alamy In April, The Sun revealed streaming giant Netflix would make the long-awaited revival for The Inbetweeners. The Noughties favourite starred Simon, James Buckley, Joe Thomas and Blake Harrison as four hapless schoolmates. Emily Atack, Greg Davies and Emily Head also featured in prominent supporting roles. Most read in TV A TV insider said at the time: “Inbetweeners fans will be thrilled and relieved because when talk of a reboot emerged last year, there were fears it might not turn out to be a telly project. “But this deal will mean the comedy will be back on our television screens for the first time in 16 years, even though it won’t in its original home on Channel 4.” Comment now