Episode 1
Episode 1
30m7.0 / 10
Sketches include the money-making farmer, the rubbish poisoner and the spoon designers.
Episode credits
Directed by David KerrWritten by Robert Webb, David MitchellGuest stars Gus Brown, Susan Earl
TV series
The Mitchell and Webb Situation
2001TV-141 season7.8 / 10
Comedy sketch show with hilarious characters and absurdist twists from the duo that brought us Peep Show and The Smoking Room - David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Mitchell and Webb Situation premiered October 6, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Comedy sketch show with hilarious characters and absurdist twists from the duo that brought us Peep Show and The Smoking Room - David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
30m7.0 / 10
Sketches include the poor stage actor, the man alone in the restaurant and the noise-making bar staff.
Episode credits
Directed by David KerrWritten by Robert Webb, David MitchellGuest stars Olivia Colman, Gus Brown, Janice Phayre
Episode 3
Episode 3
30m7.0 / 10
Sketches include the annoyed pub conversation man, the dirty phone calls and the over-safe stuntman.
Episode credits
Directed by David KerrWritten by Robert Webb, David MitchellGuest stars Olivia Colman, Susan Earl, Janice Phayre
Episode 4
Episode 4
30m7.0 / 10
Sketches include Changing Meals, a somewhat worrying library visitor, and a child who asked some difficult questions.
Episode credits
Directed by David KerrWritten by Robert Webb, David MitchellGuest stars Olivia Colman, Sam Morris, Gus Brown, Janice Phayre
Episode 5
Episode 5
30m7.0 / 10
Sketches include a disturbing artist on a daytime art show, a porn magazine proof-reader, and backpacking around England.
Episode credits
Directed by David KerrWritten by Robert Webb, David MitchellGuest stars Olivia Colman, Gus Brown, Susan Earl
Episode 6
Episode 6
30m7.0 / 10finale
Sketches include The Early 1990s House, soldiers who cannot live without their mobile phones, and a man who is guilty about other people doing jobs for him.
Episode credits
Directed by David KerrWritten by Robert Webb, David MitchellGuest stars Olivia Colman, Gus Brown, Susan Earl, Mark Evans
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about The Mitchell and Webb Situation
Cast
David Mitchell
Robert Webb
Olivia ColmanVariousSam Morris
Gus Brown
Susan EarlJanice Phayre
Mark EvansCredits
- Created by
- David Mitchell, Robert Webb
- Written by
- Robert Webb, David Mitchell
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Play UKUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
sketch comedy