Channel 4 has commissioned a “bigger and better than ever” second series for a sit-com based on a teenager from Watford.

Big Boys, which made its way onto our screens in May this year, is loosely based on the life of Rickmansworth comedian Jack Rooke and his experiences in university.

The autobiographical comedy with a surprisingly heartwarming storyline told the tale of two very different friends and their experiences in the fictional ‘Brent University’.

Charlie Perkins, the broadcaster’s new head of comedy, has confirmed that a second series is expected to air in 2023.

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Mr Rooke said: “The response to Big Boys series 1 has been so phenomenally kind, heartwarming and beyond anything any of us could have hoped for, the fact we got onto Gogglebox is probably the proudest moment of mine and my mum's lives (she got over 100 likes on Facebook for it!).

“And so after a huge spitroast at Harvester, I decided I probably do have some more embarrassing stories about me and my mates to mine for comic material so get ready for an even more cringe second year at Brent University.”

Watford Observer: Jon Pointing as Danny, Jack Rooke and Dylan Llewellyn as Jack. Credit: Channel 4Jon Pointing as Danny, Jack Rooke and Dylan Llewellyn as Jack. Credit: Channel 4

Charlie Perkins, head of comedy at Channel 4, said: "I'm so happy to confirm that Big Boys is returning.

“This is one of my first commissions as head of comedy at Channel 4 and it fits squarely into what I think makes the greatest comedy; so much heart blended with so much silliness. Jack is a very special person. I can't wait for what's to come in series two."

Watford Observer: Camile Coduri as Peggy and Dylan Llewellyn as Jack. Credit: Channel 4Camile Coduri as Peggy and Dylan Llewellyn as Jack. Credit: Channel 4

Speaking to the Watford Observer before the premiere of the first series, Rooke explained the show took inspiration from real life diary recordings he made when he was younger and how he came to terms with losing his father and becoming comfortable with his sexuality.

In our review, we praised the show for its outlandish humour and particularly the touching scenes exploring mental health.

The final episode also featured “a bit of a love letter to Watford”, with other references to our town sprinkled across the series.

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