Simon Blackwell to write 'Back' for Channel 4

Simon Blackwell is due to return to Channel 4, penning the new comedy 'Back' which will star David Mitchell and Robert Webb.  The 6x30 minute series has been commissioned by C4's Fiona McDermott, Commissioning Editor for Comedy, who said: “David and Robert are part of the Channel 4 comedy family and it’s wonderful to welcome them back, in Back, with the brilliant Simon Blackwell at the helm. “

Simon will also act as the Executive Producer, alongside Mitchell, Webb and Kenton Allen and the show will be produced by It's a Mitchell and Webb thing, alongside Big Talk Productions.  International distribution is with BBC worldwide.