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Two boys from very different ends of the 'spectrum of masculinity' become best friends at Brent University freshers' week; in their first year of uni, they explore, experiment and try to discover themselves, helping one another along the way.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Two boys from very different ends of the 'spectrum of masculinity' become best friends at Brent University freshers' week; in their first year of uni, they explore, experiment and try to discover themselves, helping one another along the way.
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Episode 1
The gang grapple with having nowhere to live for second year whilst Jack has an eye-opening gay encounter. Meanwhile cousin Shannon gets a huge shock.
Directed by Jim ArcherWritten by Jack RookeGuest stars Katy Wix, Annette Badland, Marc Warren
Episode 2
Jack and Danny try to pull a fresher. Peggy gets Shannon to contact her one-night stand.
Directed by Jim ArcherWritten by Jack RookeGuest stars Katy Wix, Sheila Reid, Shane Zaza
Episode 3
Danny's dad gets in touch with him. Jack stalks his sexy lecturer.
Directed by Jim ArcherWritten by Jack RookeGuest stars Katy Wix, Annette Badland, Robert Gilbert, Sheila Reid, Lucia Keskin, Marc Warren
Episode 4
Jack and the gang plan a huge surprise for Danny, just as his dad visits from Margate
Directed by Jim ArcherWritten by Jack RookeGuest stars Katy Wix, Robert Gilbert, Sheila Reid, Lucia Keskin, Marc Warren
Episode 5
Jack, Danny and Corinne do work experience with a lads' mag editor and a radio host
Directed by Jim ArcherWritten by Jack RookeGuest stars Katy Wix, Annette Badland, Shane Zaza, James Doherty
Episode 6
Everyone descends on Watford Hospital for a long night on the maternity ward
Directed by Jim ArcherWritten by Jack RookeGuest stars Annette Badland, Shane Zaza, Ian Burfield, James Doherty
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Jack RookeNarrator (voice)
Dylan LlewellynJack
Camille CoduriPeggy
Jon PointingDanny
Katy WixJules
Izuka HoyleCorinne
Olisa OdeleYemi
Harriet WebbShannon
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