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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The Young Offenders will return to the BBC for a fifth series
The BBC, in association with RTÉ, has recommissioned hit comedy The Young Offenders for a fifth series from producers Vico Films. It will see the hilarious misadventures of hapless heroes Conor (Alex Murphy) and Jock (Chris Walley) continue, alongside their long- suffering mother/guardian Mairéad (Hilary Rose), former nemesis Garda Sergeant Tony Healy (Dominic MacHale) and the unpredictable Billy Murphy (Shane Casey). Created by Peter Foott, and based on his original film, the new six-part series for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, sees Conor reunited with Jock in Cork after both spent series four in different prisons, in different parts of the world. Now the loveable rogues are back together, there's nothing that they can't do, although whether they're successful at it is a different matter. The critically acclaimed hit show which has reached huge audiences in Ireland, the UK and internationally, set and filmed in Cork city and county, will feature all of the other beloved and unforgettable characters who also return for more mischief and chaos, including Principal Walsh (PJ Gallagher), Siobhán (Jennifer Barry), Linda (Demi Isaac), Orla (Orla Fitzgerald) and Star (Rylee Hosford). Peter Foott, creator and writer of The Young Offenders says: 'All the original characters who audiences know and love since the show started are back in season five. We have the funniest, most heart-warming stories in the new season that will show Conor and Jock getting into scrapes like never before. We hope audiences will share our excitement to have all the gang back together, bringing more laughs, thrills and moments to remember to TV screens.' Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, says: 'We're thrilled to reunite with Conor and Jock in Cork for more gloriously misguided misadventures. This fifth series is brimming with the wild heart, raucous charm and razor-sharp wit that have made The Young Offenders a true fan favourite.' The Young Offenders has kept audiences entertained since 2016 with series four among the top three comedies across broadcasters for 16–34-year-olds in 2024 (excluding specials). The Young Offenders (6 X 30) is a Vico Films production for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie. Peter Foott is the creator, writer and executive producer and the series producer for Vico Films is Cormac Fox. Duo Rosco 5 are directing the series. The Commissioning Editor for RTÉ Comedy is Justin Healy. The BBC Commissioning Editor is Ben Caudell. BBC Studios handles global sales for all series of The Young Offenders. Watch The Young Offenders on BBC iPlayer and add to your Watchlist SH3
Sunday World
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
The Young Offenders creator searching for singers to star in new feature film
Peter Foott's next project 'Mary Man' is set to begin filming later this year The creator of the hit TV show and film The Young Offenders is on the search for singers to star in his upcoming feature film, Mary Man. Writer and Director Peter Foott, is casting a variety of singing roles in the upcoming movie set for release in 2026. Producers are seeking lead, secondary, and background vocalists, aged 18+. Mary Man, a story based on real events, is the inspirational tale of a Kerry woman with an incredible singing voice who is outcast from Irish society. When she enters a singing contest, she brings joy and challenges the local community's perceptions of her. Production is set to get underway in Co Kerry later this year. Peter Foott (Getty Images) News in 90 Seconds - May 13th Castle Cove Pictures issued the casting call, requesting all applicants to submit a singing audition with their application. I've wanted to make this film for some time now,' Peter Foott said of the project. 'I heard so many stories in the Castlecove, Co. Kerry community about this incredible person, and I wanted to bring Mary's story to life on the big screen. 'It feels joyful, musical, and very cinematic, and we're really eager to feature the best Irish talent possible in this exciting feature film,' he added. 'The Young Offenders' is part of RTÉ's comedy output Foott's first feature film The Young Offenders was inspired by the 2007 multimillion euro cocaine haul in Co Cork. Bales of the drug were left floating in Dunlough Bay after a gang bungled their operation to smuggle them into Ireland when they put the wrong fuel in their boat. The film won numerous awards, including an IFTA and was eventually commissioned as a TV show.
Irish Examiner
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Young Offenders creator Peter Foott to make new film set in Kerry
He created a smash-hit tale of Cork's northside, and now the man behind The Young Offenders is aiming to work his magic on a story set in a village in Co Kerry. Peter Foott, who launched his classic tale of Conor and Jock in 2016 and watched it snowball into an Irish entertainment phenomenon, is planning to film his latest project later this year, with a likely cinema release in 2026. Mary Man is based on the real-life story of a Kerry woman with an incredible singing voice who is also something of an outcast. The film will show how she challenges perceptions and brings joy to her local community when she competes in a singing competition. The filmmaker, from Monkstown, Co Cork, is a regular visitor to Kerry, and is basing the movie on tales he's heard during his time in the Kingdom. 'I've wanted to make this film for some time now,' said Foott. 'I heard so many stories in the Castlecove, Co Kerry, community about this incredible person, and I wanted to bring Mary's story to life on the big screen.' Castlecove is a small village and beach on the Iveragh Peninsula that's also part of the Ring of Kerry. Castlecove in Co Kerry is Foott's inspiration for his next film. Picture: MacMonagle, Killarney The film isn't yet fully cast, and producers have put a call out for people to apply for various lead and background roles. There are opportunities to fill a number of roles for people in several age ranges beyond 18, but the filmmakers stress that singing ability is key, and all submissions must include a singing demo. Further information on how to apply can be found here. Foott's production company, Castlecove Pictures, stated: 'The film is packed with laughs, music, and a hugely inspirational message about being true to yourself.' The release of Mary Man will coincide with the 10th anniversary of the debut of The Young Offenders, created by Foott on a shoestring budget before it went on to take in over €1m at the box office in Ireland alone, and also spawned a TV series that's now heading for a fifth season. Foott's early credits include directing the music video for Horse Outside by the Rubberbandits, and recently he has been working on Spooked, a supernatural comedy due out later this year from the Disney stable. Read More Culture That Made Me: Zara King reveals her heroes and touchstones
