The Inbetweeners - The Gig and The Girlfriend Analysis

Throughout the clip 'The Gig and The Girlfriend' there is a clear representational issue of drugs and bullying through the use of humour. Despite use of humour the clip is still representing a serious issue.
Mise-en-Scene is the first area to which these representational issues are presented. The setting of the opening scene focuses on artificial lighting and a built up school background. This establishing the scene. The boys fit in with the environment, deliberately through use of uniform, suggesting they are fit with the norm and evidently similar to the other thousands of teenagers at the school. They are fit with their surroundings.
The scene starts with a shot of Mark Donovan spreading butter on toast. The camera pans upwards to reveal Jay and Neil at the door, the camera then progressing onto a two shot. The boys are discussing drugs and are unsure whether to peruse with the idea or not. This represents the issue of peer pressure and uncertainty, which all teenagers will undoubtedly face at one point or another throughout their years.
Whilst in conversation with the dealer the camera switches to an over shoulder shot of the dealer (Mark Donovan) and back to the two boys (Jay and Neil). This suggesting a sense of progressing tension and intense discussion.
The camera switches to a close up of Jay as he hands the dealer the money. This increases the tension of the scene. During this shot the audience come to learn he uncertainty of the situation. Focusing on aspects of Jay's body language during this scene he seemingly appears to be aware that what he is doing is wrong. Again focusing on aspects of peer pressure and the troubles that teenagers inevitably face.
When the dealer (Mark Donovan), a supposedly 'friend' of Jay and Neil intimidates and belittles the two by taking their money and refusing to give the drugs they had repeatedly asked for, it is clear that the two feel patronised and insecure. The camera shows clear emotion through close ups between the three.
Evidently through the use of Mise-en-Scene, camera, editing and sound we are presented with the representation of youth being something which is troubled and vulnerable.