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Quick Info

Status: Canceled

Network: Channel 4

Type: Scripted

Rating: 4.0/10

Boyz Unlimited

TV SERIES 1999 1 SEASON

Overview

Boyz Unlimited is a British comedy series created by David Walliams, Matt Lucas and Richard Osman. It was initially broadcast on Channel 4 from 5 February to 12 March 1999. A six-part satire about the music industry, Frank Harper stars as career criminal Nigel Gacey, who gives himself a year to form his own boy band. Produced by Hat Trick Productions and credited as being written by Osman, Boyz Unlimited was struck by poor ratings and negative critical reception, resulting in cancellation; Walliams would later claim that his experiences caused both him and Lucas to refuse to work with Hat Trick on subsequent projects for many years, and Osman's experiences would cause him to lose confidence in his writing ability.

This production, originally released in 1999, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Comedy.
  • • Produced in United Kingdom.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Liddy Oldroyd

Written By

David Walliams, Richard Osman, Matt Lucas

Starring Cast

Seasons

Boyz Unlimited - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

6 Episodes • Aired 1999-02-05

No season overview provided for this season.

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