The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird has claimed that the show has never been as harsh as some teenage programmes.
The actor, who plays Will McKenzie, says that the popular series is “gentle at heart”.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, he said: "There's a nostalgic element to The Inbetweeners.
"Even though it's disgusting and puerile, it is quite gentle at heart with the relationship between the boys.
Simon Bird plays Will in the series
"In that way it doesn't feel as modern or fast-paced or harsh as something made by teenagers. It's got a more mature and softer tone to it, as well as lots of jokes."
The much publicised Inbetweeners movie will be released on August 19th.
