Big Boys is a silly, sweet comedy about two boys from very different ends of the “spectrum of masculinity” who become best mates at Brent Uni Freshers Week 2013.
Director: Jim Archer
Writer: Jack Rooke
Jack
Danny
Peggy
Jules
Corinne
Yemi
Narrator
Jack Rooke's comedy about two mismatched boys who strike up an unlikely friendship when they're thrown together at university. Starring Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing.
6 episodes
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.
Runtime: 24 minJack 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.
Runtime: 23 minIt’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.
Runtime: 24 minA still grieving Jack tries to become more like his infamously adored Dad, Corinne attempts to loosen up and Danny conducts an experiment with the help of campus dealer, Ash. Down the local pub, the results cause some very messy outcomes for all involved.
Runtime: 24 minA frustrated Jack attempts to lose his V-plates, meanwhile Peggy is being encouraged by a pushy Shannon to get back on the romantic market. Yemi campaigns to stand for LGBTQ+ society president, whilst Corinne tries to help Danny get back on his feet.
Runtime: 24 minJack moves back home for the summer holidays, desperate for Danny to get in touch after his disappearance. After a chaotic family lunch celebrating his homecoming, Jack and Peggy return to the house with a series of surprises, testing their inseparable bond for the very first time.
Runtime: 24 minJack and the gang enter their second year at uni, facing eye-opening gay encounters, dodgy work experiences and drastic lifestyle changes.
6 episodes
It's Jack's dead dad's 60th birthday party, and Jack has an eye-opening gay encounter
Runtime: 24 minJack and Danny try to pull a fresher. Peggy gets Shannon to contact her one-night stand.
Runtime: 22 minDanny's dad gets in touch with him. Jack stalks his sexy lecturer.
Runtime: 24 minJack and the gang plan a huge surprise for Danny, just as his dad visits from Margate
Runtime: 24 minJack, Danny and Corinne do work experience with a lads' mag editor and a radio host
Runtime: 24 minEveryone descends on Watford Hospital for a long night on the maternity ward
Runtime: 26 minThe Blue Shed gang return for their third and final year at Brent University. As the end of student life approaches, Jack's family continues to grow, while Danny's throws more challenges his way.
6 episodes
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.
Runtime: 25 minIt’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.
Runtime: 25 minJack’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.
Runtime: 24 minFinal year zooms by as the gang finish up uni work and Shannon plans a party for Eurovision 2016, where her estranged mum is the ultimate party pooper.
Runtime: 25 minThe blue shed gets packed up as dissertations are handed in and old hometowns await. But as Jack rediscovers a former crush, Nanny Bingo reveals hers.
Runtime: 27 minHello you! There is no synopsis for this episode. You’ll just have to click play. Thank you for watching Big Boys! All my love, Jack xx
Runtime: 27 minOfficial Hulu Trailer