Series synopsis
Big Boys is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on May 26, 2022. It ended on February 9, 2025. It was created by Jack Rooke. It stars Jack Rooke, Dylan Llewellyn, Camille Coduri and Jon Pointing.
Two boys from very different ends of the 'spectrum of masculinity' become best friends at Brent University freshers' week; in their first year of uni, they explore, experiment and try to discover themselves, helping one another along the way.
Premise
Two boys from very different ends of the 'spectrum of masculinity' become best friends at Brent University freshers' week; in their first year of uni, they explore, experiment and try to discover themselves, helping one another along the way.
Premise: Cheer the F**K Up
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jack Rooke as Narrator (voice)
- Dylan Llewellyn as Jack
- Camille Coduri as Peggy
- Jon Pointing as Danny
- Katy Wix as Jules
- Izuka Hoyle as Corinne
- Olisa Odele as Yemi
- Harriet Webb as Shannon
Supporting cast
- Annette Badland as Nanny Bingo
Guest cast
- Kristy Philipps as Leisa
- Robert Gilbert as Tim
- Sheila Reid as Iris
- Lucia Keskin as Kelly
- Shane Zaza as Tariq
- Callum Mardy as Ash
- Ian Burfield as Lance
- Marc Warren as Dennis
- James Doherty as Russell
- Nana Mensah as Eleanor
- Rhiannon Clements as Mad Debs
- Eve Delaney as Pandora
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 24, 2022 | June 9, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 13, 2024 | February 11, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 9, 2025 | February 9, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hello You With a newly dead dad and a bad perm, shy closeted teen Jack is finally leaving his potty-mouthed mum Peggy for a Journalism degree at Brent Uni. Paired up to live in a campus outbuilding with lads' lad mature student Danny, these two mis-matched freshers go on their first big night out. |
May 26, 2022 |
| 2 |
I Wanna Take You to a Gay Bar! Jack and Danny try to find their individual crowds during Freshers Week whilst being banned from partying in halls. A night out with fashion student Yemi leads to them both getting far more than they bargained for. |
May 26, 2022 |
| 3 |
Merry Sexmas It’s Christmas at Brent Uni as first years are encouraged to create work for Jules’ Sexual Health Awareness Week Showcase. Meanwhile, Jack and Danny both try facing up to their own sexual shortcomings. |
June 2, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Boys Are Back in Town The gang grapple with having nowhere to live for second year whilst Jack has an eye-opening gay encounter. Meanwhile cousin Shannon gets a huge shock. |
January 14, 2024 |
| 2 |
Strictly Cum Dumping Jack and Danny try to pull a fresher. Peggy gets Shannon to contact her one-night stand. |
January 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Tennis Table Tennis Danny's dad gets in touch with him. Jack stalks his sexy lecturer. |
January 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My Big Fat Gay Greek Holiday After a big win at bingo, the whole gang jet off to Faliraki for 4 nights of sun, sex and stoned parents, all before final year at Brent Uni begins. |
February 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Happy Anniversary You Silly Billy It’s romantic meals for two at a pretentious pub for our new couples, meanwhile SU leader Jules tries to help some of the gang figure out their next big steps. |
February 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
Thin Lips, Fat Lines & a Poem on Princess Di Jack’s newfound spoken-word habit starts to wind everyone up as Peggy, Corinne and Yemi take their future into their own hands, whilst Danny freaks out about his. |
February 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 26, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 9, 2025 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |