Jack Rooke’s sweet, award-winning sitcom Big Boys is returning for a third series, with Jack Rooke also making a fresh appearance.
Big Boys, Jack Rooke’s autobiographical sitcom about his experience at university, has been one of the comedic treats of the last few years.
Derry Girls star Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing play two disparate young men, Jack and Danny, who find themselves as roommates in their first year of University. The former is closeted and sensitive, the latter is full of boorish bonhomie, but despite their differences they form a touching, tender bond, and Rooke’s writing covers everything from Jack exploring his sexuality to Danny’s mental health. The show recieved critical acclaim for Rooke’s refusal to adhere to the usual madculine stereotypes seen on TV and for highlighting mental health struggles.
It proved to be a hit for Channel 4, who quickly ordered a second series, which was broadcast earlier this year. Rooke also won the BAFTA for Comedy Writing in April.
According to the British Comedy Guide, a third series is now in production.
The show also stars Camille Coduri, Katy Wix, Izuka Hoyle, Olisa Odele, Harriet Webb and Annette Badland, though it has not been confirmed who is returning for the new series. Plot details are also under wraps.
Returning crew behind the scenes include director Jim Archer and producer Bertie Peek.
Channel 4 has not confirmed it will air the third series, leaving open the possibility that it could appear on a rival channel.
Rooke is also working on other projects, saying recently “the next thing I write I want to be completely different … a bloody gangster story, or a horror”.
If you’re not familiar with the show meanwhile, then the first series is available to stream now via the company’s 4 On Demand service (which is free of charge, just with some adverts in the mix).
