Big Boys: A Comedy About Friendship and Identity

A New Sitcom by Jack Rooke

About the Show

Big Boys is a British television sitcom created and written by Jack Rooke. The show premiered on Channel 4 on May 26, 2022, and is available on All 4. The show follows the unlikely friendship between two boys from very different ends of the spectrum of masculinity: Jack, a shy and closeted gay boy, and Danny, a confident and heterosexual boy. The two boys meet during their first year at Brent University and quickly become best friends.

Cast and Characters

The show stars Dylan Llewellyn as Jack, Jon Pointing as Danny, Camille Coduri as Jack's mother, and Jack Rooke as the show's narrator. Llewellyn is best known for his roles in Hollyoaks and The Durrells, while Pointing is best known for his roles in The Inbetweeners and Fresh Meat. Coduri is a veteran actress who has appeared in a wide range of films and television shows, including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Shameless.

Themes and Reception

Big Boys is a comedy about friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up. The show has been praised for its humor, heart, and originality. Critics have called the show a "refreshing" and "hilarious" take on the coming-of-age story. The show has also been praised for its realistic portrayal of the struggles that LGBTQ+ people face in society.