Born Free(Lance)
- Online sitcom
- 2025
- 10 episodes (1 series)
Mockumentary about the chaotic reality of working from home and the slow unravelling of a newly self-employed man. Stars Kyle Eaton.
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Series 1
1. Taking the plunge
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Kyle's quit his job and is finally going freelance. No savings, no clients - just blind optimism and a whiteboard. On day one, he's ready to chase the dream... right after a lie-in, some snacks and a deep dive into internet conspiracy theories. What could possibly go wrong?
2. Perfect work environment Next
Wednesday 11th June 2025 on YouTube New
Kyle's quest to find the ultimate home working setup turns into a full-blown furniture odyssey - one that tests his patience, his laminate flooring and the sanity of his downstairs neighbour.
3. Lunch
Wednesday 18th June 2025 on YouTube New
Freelance life means freedom - especially at lunchtime. Kyle takes back control with a military-grade meal plan and a shop that could feed a village. But one rookie error sends him right back to square one.
4. Chores
Wednesday 25th June 2025 on YouTube New
No clients, no deadlines - no problem. Kyle finally gets his flat spotless. But once the chores take over the calendar, it's clear: the grind isn't freelancing. It's fighting the quiet panic of having nothing to do.
5. Sick
Wednesday 2nd July 2025 on YouTube New
Being self-employed means no sick pay and no safety net. After a frustrating runaround with Citizens Advice, Kyle tries to claim years of unused sick leave from his old employer as he faces the harsh reality of freelancing when you're down for the count.
6. Existential crisis
Wednesday 9th July 2025 on YouTube New
After reading a grim article about AI replacing writers, Kyle spirals into a week-long meltdown questioning his future as a freelancer. Between gaming, wine, and procrastination, he finally decides to try AI himself - with surprising results. But just when he thinks he's figured it out, an unexpected email turns everything upside down.
7. Forum
Wednesday 16th July 2025 on YouTube New
Feeling isolated as a new freelancer, Kyle dives into the wild world freelance forums - only to find trolls, scams and chaos at every click. Just when things seem hopeless, he stumbles onto a story bigger than he expected, pulling him into a dangerous game with serious consequences.
8. The outside
Wednesday 23rd July 2025 on YouTube New
After many days trapped indoors, Kyle's desperate for fresh air - but even stepping outside feels like a mission. Armed with a detailed plan and a map, he ventures out for coffee... and quickly remembers that the real world can be just as overwhelming as his four walls.
9. Commute
Wednesday 30th July 2025 on YouTube New
Morning routines and commutes: for freelancers, it's a whole different beast. One year apart, two very different Kyles - one battling rush hour chaos and endless meetings, the other mastering the art of the home-office 'commute'. But some habits... never die.
10. Office romance
Wednesday 6th August 2025 on YouTube New
Two months into self-employment, Kyle's isolation and lack of love life have birthed some questionable habits. As he confronts his newfound bachelorhood and dodgy domestic hygiene, he wonders: where's the office romance in this freelance gig?
Special: Wank
Wednesday 13th August 2025 on YouTube New
Working from home means finding creative ways to fight boredom - and Kyle's certainly finding ways to avoid that. From quick sneaky moments to marathon sessions, enjoy a cheeky take on freelance loneliness and how to survive it... one hand at a time.