The Inbetweeners 2 was released yesterday to record-breaking success, receiving the biggest ever opening day for a comedy at the UK box office.

The comedy sequel took over £2.75million, overtaking predecessor The Inbetweeners Movie, which enjoyed similarly overwhelming box office takings when released in 2011.

The film, co-financed by Film4, has also opened to rave reviews.



Having started life on television channel E4, The Inbetweeners 2 follows beloved quartet Will (Simon Bird), Jay (James Buckley), Simon (Joe Thomas) and Neil (Blake Harrison) as they reunite for a holiday in Australia.

The multi award-winning TV series was created by writers Iain Morris and Damon Beesley, who step into the director's chair for this sequel.

Returning cast members include Greg Davies - as their former head of sixth form Mr Gilbert - and Belinda Stewart-Wilson as Will's mother, Polly. Scenes featuring rising star Daisy Ridley, recently cast in Star Wars: Episode VII, were cut from the film.