Quick Summary
Will is displeased after a mix‑up forces him to take a work‑experience placement at a garage, while Neil, as a result, secures a role at a newspaper, creating an unexpected career swap. The programme stars Simon Bird and Blake Harrison.
About This Program ✦
Work Experience is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the work‑experience genre and follows a concise, self‑contained story rather than an ongoing series. The format keeps the focus tight, allowing the narrative to unfold within the limited runtime of an episode. The central plot follows Will, who finds himself reluctantly placed in a garage for a work‑experience stint. He’s displeased with the arrangement, especially because a mix‑up has resulted in his friend Neil being assigned to a newspaper instead. This error forces Will to cope with an unexpected job in a setting he never intended to be part of, driving the episode’s conflict. The episode features performances by Simon Bird and Blake Harrison, who bring the characters to life within the brief storyline. Their involvement adds a familiar face for viewers, anchoring the comedic and situational elements of the plot. The programme’s concise structure and the interplay between the two leads keep the story focused on Will’s reluctant garage experience and the repercussions of the initial mix‑up.
The Inbetweeners broadcasts on E4 Extra at 9:00pm, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.


