Series synopsis
Funboys is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC One Northern Ireland on February 10, 2025. It was created by Ryan Early, Rian Lennon. It stars Ryan Early, Rian Lennon, Lee Dobbin and Owen Colgan.
The three funboys, Callum Brown, Jordan McCafferty and Lorcan Boggin, may have taken the scenic route through emotional development but they're trying to make the most of life in rural Ballymacnoose.
Premise
The three funboys, Callum Brown, Jordan McCafferty and Lorcan Boggin, may have taken the scenic route through emotional development but they're trying to make the most of life in rural Ballymacnoose.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryan Early as Callum Brown
- Rian Lennon as Jordan McCafferty-Chowdhry
- Lee Dobbin as Lorcan Boggin
- Owen Colgan as Frank Lynch
- Ele McKenzie as Gemma Wilton
Guest cast
- Brian Devlin as Sammy Boggin
- Emer O'Connor as Mildred McGinty
- Jamie Demetriou as David Wilton
- Paul Bazely as Mal McCafferty-Chowdhry
- Richard Croxford as Ben McCafferty-Chowdhry
- Amanda Doherty as Chancer Lady
- Steve Coogan as Phillip Cantwell
- Saorlaoith Brady as Gwen McCartan
- Nicky Harley as Grainne Duffy
- Lalor Roddy as Arnold Murphy
- Donal O'Hanlon as Fergal McKenna
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 10, 2025 | March 3, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 4 | June 15, 2026 | June 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Much Ado about Nuttin' Life's good for the funboys until Callum gets his first-ever girlfriend, and the change in dynamic threatens both their friendship and Jordan's life. |
February 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Once Upon a Time in Ballymacnoose After a gas leak at his flat, Callum moves in with Lorcan and his dad, Sammy, aka the biggest git in Ballymacnoose. Under Sammy's tutelage, Callum finds his own inner git. |
February 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Pigs in Sleeping Bags Gemma brings home a new pet and unwittingly unlocks some painful memories for Lorcan. Callum moves in with Jordan and his two dads and learns about a thing called "feelings." |
February 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blight at the Museum Callum goes full method, role-playing a starving peasant with a tyrannical land steward as the Funboys belatedly get involved in the Great Famine. |
June 15, 2026 |
| 2 |
Misery Loves Cuckoldry Strange things are afoot in Ballymacnoose: animals in small clothing, paranormal sightings of leprechauns, and most bizarrely of all, Callum gets his first match on a dating app. |
June 15, 2026 |
| 3 |
Eat ***, Pray, Love Life gets sticky in Ballymacnoose when Callum walks in on Gemma and Lorcan in bed. Meanwhile, Jordan’s new lover, 50-year-old Grainne, points out his receding hairline. |
June 17, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 10, 2025 |
| Last aired | June 17, 2026 |
| Status | continue |