The Inbetweeners

Will assists in coordinating his school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, using the position to his advantage by trying to flirt with a university student. The programme stars Simon Bird as the lead actor and appears throughout the episodes, providing the main character.

The Duke of Edinburgh Awards is a television programme formatted as an episode. It centres on the well‑known Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, presenting the activities and responsibilities that surround it within a school environment. The show adopts a straightforward style, keeping the focus on the characters and the scheme itself. In this instalment, the character Will takes charge of organising the school's Duke of Edinburgh award programme. While managing the logistical side of things, he spots an opportunity to further his own interests, using the situation to try and flirt with a university student who becomes involved with the scheme. The episode is led by Simon Bird, who portrays Will. Bird’s performance anchors the story, showing how the protagonist balances his duties with his personal agenda. His involvement gives the narrative a clear point of view, allowing viewers to follow his attempts to blend school responsibilities with a flirtatious pursuit. The storyline remains confined to the school setting and the award scheme, highlighting the interplay between official duties and personal motives. By focusing on Will’s dual objectives, the episode offers a glimpse into how extracurricular programmes can become a backdrop for individual ambitions, all within the familiar framework of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.