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Irish Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
‘Funboys forever': Stars react as comedy commissioned for a second series
BBC comedy series Funboys has been commissioned for a second series, much to the delight of its stars. The show follows Callum (Ryan Dylan), Jordan (Rian Lennon) and Lorcan (Lee R. James) as they attempt to navigate the hardships of life in small-town Northern Ireland. From first girlfriends to dead pet pigs, it takes a fly-on-the-wall approach, prioritising authentic, naturalistic comedy. 'Series Two is here,' Dlyan said as the news spread. Funboys series two has been commissioned 'We've learned nothing, grown less and legally can't be left alone,' he added, 'Funboys forever.' Fellow star Lennon said: 'Our show is like what if the teletubbies took off the dang suits and got real for a second. 'We don't pull punches, we've written a show that's hard as rocks. 'And if you don't like it you can jog the frigging hell on.' Filmed in rural Northern Ireland, the series started as a BBC Comedy Short Film before securing a full series commission which launched to critical acclaim in February this year. Eddie Doyle, Head of Commissioning for BBC Northern Ireland, said it is a 'real treat to be able to serve audiences another portion of Funboys with Ryan, Rian and Lee'. 'This backs our commitment to giving a platform to new comedy voices and local talent, and we can't wait to see what the boys from Ballymacnoose have up their sleeves for series two,' he added. Critics described the first series of Funboys as 'some of the most fearless comedy in years' and 'beautifully bonkers'. The second four-episode series is being produced by Mayhay Studios for BBC Three and iPlayer. The show is written by Lennon and Dylan, and directed by Lennon. They also serve as executive producers alongside Mayhay's Simon Mayhew-Archer.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Comedy orders more fun from the Funboys
Funboys is a show where frigids get their first kiss. Pigs fly in the sky. Three chubby little lads frolick fields, navigate life's dramas, and learn how funboys become funmen. Ready to put it all on the line and die a horrific jumping death for the sake of friendship, these are a group of boys who understand the healing power of touch; touching hearts, themselves, the nation. And if you think for one second they're afraid to talk to each other about their feelings just because they're guys, prepare to have your f*cking lid blown off. The series, filmed in rural Northern Ireland, started as a BBC Comedy Short Film before securing a full series commission which launched to critical acclaim in February this year. Ryan Dylan says: 'Series Two is here. We've learned nothing, grown less and legally can't be left alone. Funboys forever.' Rian Lennon says: 'Our show is like what if the teletubbies took off the dang suits and got real for a second. We don't pull punches, we've written a show that's hard as rocks. And if you don't like it you can jog the frigging hell on.' Simon Mayhew-Archer, Executive Producer and CEO Mayhay Studios says: 'We go again.' Eddie Doyle, Head of Commissioning for BBC Northern Ireland, says: 'It's a real treat to be able to serve audiences another portion of Funboys with Ryan, Rian and Lee. This backs our commitment to giving a platform to new comedy voices and local talent, and we can't wait to see what the boys from Ballymacnoose have up their sleeves for series two.' The first series had critical acclaim with The Guardian describing it as 'some of the most fearless comedy in years' and the London Evening Standard calling it 'beautifully bonkers'. Funboys (4 x 30) is a Mayhay Studios production for BBC Three and iPlayer. It has been commissioned by BBC Director of Comedy, Jon Petrie and BBC Head of Commissioning for Northern Ireland, Eddie Doyle. The show is written by Rian Lennon and Ryan Dylan, and directed by Lennon. They also serve as executive producers alongside Simon Mayhew-Archer. The commissioning editors for the BBC are Navi Lamba and Seb Barwell, and Jason Butler for BBC Northern Ireland. HM2
