TV REVIEW: We discover if comedy 'Big Boys' makes a sizable impression

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Big Boys creator Jack Rooke based the programme on his comedy stage shows Good Grief , Happy Hour and Love Letters . Rooke says the series is semi-autobiographical and its two-season run has captured the imagination of viewers.Derry Girls’ Dylan Llewellyn plays Jack , who comes out of his shell after meeting new friends at university.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It’s good to see Llewellyn take the lead after being the butt of many of the Derry Girls’ jokes, but his character here isn’t a million miles away from James in the Irish sitcom.

This time, though, his character’s new best friend is jack-the-lad Danny who hides a multitude of layers behind his cocky facade.

The series has a lot of humour and heartfelt moments but it covers various difficult topics that can effect anyone; depression, dementia, death of a parent, absent parents and anti-depressant use, among other things.A major plot line of the show is Jack cautiously exploring the gay scene at his university and being afraid to tell his mum about his sexuality.