Quick Info
Status: Canceled
Network: Channel 4
Type: Scripted
Rating: 4.0/10
Boyz Unlimited
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
Written By
Starring Cast
Frank Harper
Nigel Gacey
James Corden
Gareth Jones
Adam Sinclair
Jason Jackson
Lee Williams
Scott Le Tissier
Billy Worth
Nicky Vickery
Anna Wilson-Jones
Katie May
Lindy Whiteford
Jean Allen
Tom Binns
Interviewer
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1999-02-05
No season overview provided for this season.