The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)
The Young Offenders

The Young Offenders

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three / BBC One
  • 2018 - 2024
  • 25 episodes (4 series)

Comedy series about two inner-city teenagers, based on the 2016 Irish film of the same name. Stars Chris Walley, Alex Murphy, Hilary Rose, Jennifer Barry, Demi Isaac Oviawe and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3

The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Siobhan Walsh (Jennifer Barry), Linda Walsh (Demi Isaac Oviawe)
After the disastrous encounter at the Walsh family barbecue, Conor and Jock have one last chance to make Linda and Siobhán fall for them.

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Further details

After the disastrous encounter at the Walsh family barbecue, Conor and Jock have one last chance to make Linda and Siobhán fall for them.

They suggest to both girls that they should spend one full day with them, all four together, so the girls can see just what they're missing out on. If they don't want to hang out with them after this day, then the lads will give up pursuing them.

The girls, sensing an opportunity to rid themselves of the lads once and for all, agree to the suggestion. A sick day from school is the only way they can do this, leading to various difficulties for all four.

Meanwhile, Mairead has decided to invite a 'friend' over for dinner, which doesn't go down well with Conor.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 15th February 2018
Time
10am
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 23rd February 2018 11:25pm BBC1
Monday 14th October 2019 10:35pm BBC1
Tuesday 15th October 2019 12:05am BBC1 Scot
Monday 1st May 2023 11:15pm BBC3
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 2:50am BBC3
Tuesday 27th February 2024 11:45pm BBC3
Wednesday 28th February 2024 3:30am BBC3

Cast & crew

Cast
Chris Walley Jock O'Keeffe
Alex Murphy Conor MacSweeney
Hilary Rose Mairead MacSweeney
Jennifer Barry Siobhan Walsh
Demi Isaac Oviawe Linda Walsh
PJ Gallagher Principal Barry Walsh
Orla Fitzgerald Orla Walsh
Dominic MacHale Sergeant Healy
Guest cast
Mick O'Driscoll Man with Dog
Cora Fenton Jock's Mam
Pat O'Connell Mairead's Boss
April Kelly Woman at Garda Station
Szymon Saluga Tattooist
Darren Shanahan Onlooker on Bridge
Thomas McCarthy Bike Thief
Joy Buckle News Reporter
Judy Donovan Shopkeeper
Michael Sands Jock's Dad
Writing team
Peter Foott Writer
Derek Dillon Writer (Additional Material)
Ross Browne Writer (Additional Material)
Jocelyn Clarke Script Editor
Production team
Peter Foott Director
Martina Niland Producer
Peter Foott Executive Producer
Cormac Fox Executive Producer
Lotte Beasley Mestriner (as Lotte Beasley) Executive Producer
Abby Singer Executive Producer
Eddie Doyle Executive Producer
Justin Healy Executive Producer
Hugh Chaloner Editor
Anna Maria O'Flanagan Editor
Owen Power Production Designer
Mike Foott Casting Director
Derek Foott Casting Director
Patrick Jordan Director of Photography
Lara Campbell Costume Designer
Ray Harman Composer
Jonathan Shaw 1st Assistant Director
Alex Moody Commissioning Editor

Video

The Young Offenders sing at Jock's Mam's grave

Conor, Jock, Siobhan and Linda visit the grave of Jock's mother, and sing her favourite song.

Featuring: Chris Walley (Jock O'Keeffe), Alex Murphy (Conor MacSweeney), Jennifer Barry (Siobhan Walsh) & Demi Isaac Oviawe (Linda Walsh).

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