Jack Rooke
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
Jack Rooke on what's next after Big Boys
The BAFTA winner discusses a Netflix pilot he's working on, being inspired by Phoebe Waller-Bridge to write his own Killing Eve and wishing that Hulu knew they had his show on their platform.
Alex Ritman, Variety, 14th April 2025Jack Rooke on the devastating Big Boys finale: "People told me to bare my soul. And now I regret it"
As Channel 4's bittersweet sitcom classic reaches the end of the road, Nick Hilton meets the cast and creator of the show to explore its heart-rending conclusion.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 23rd February 2025Big Boys creator Jack Rooke on saying goodbye to his comedy hit
As the semi-autobiographical show reaches its third and final series, its award-winning creator opens up about the people who inspired him - and his unlikely celebrity crush.
Michael Cragg, The Observer, 16th February 2025Big Boys creator Jack Rooke interview
A lot of comedy writers talk to me through gritted teeth.
Will Richards, Rolling Stone, 10th February 2025Big Boys to end after Series 3
Big Boys is to return to Channel 4 for a third series in February, but the network has announced it will be the final series of the comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 14th January 2025Writers hits out at ITV over AI plans
Lisa McGee, Liam Williams and Jack Rooke are among those who have criticised ITV after the broadcaster posted a job advert for someone to use artificial intelligence to "shape the future of content creation".
Emma Saunders, BBC, 21st October 2024Is it curtains for scripted comedy?
Comedians flocked to Edinburgh in their droves this month - but speakers at the TV Festival painted a bleak picture of scripted comedy's future.
Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 29th August 2024Big Boys returning for Series 3
Big Boys is returning for a third series, with production on further episodes of Jack Rooke's hit sitcom now underway.
British Comedy Guide, 11th June 2024Rosie Jones makes the Pride List
The comedian made No. 7 in The Independent's Pride List, behind the likes of Ncuti Gatwa, Alex Scott and Wes Streeting. Also in the top 50 are comics Joe Lycett, Graham Norton, Jack Rooke and Sandi Toksvig.
Chortle, 3rd June 2024Jack Rooke bares it all to be funny
The Big Boys writer made a hit out of his confessional comedy. But he still wants to keep a few things to himself.
Jessie Atkinson, GQ, 31st May 2024