Homeboys

Homeboys centres around a dysfunctional family living in Manchester - Terry and Eileen are trying to get their lives back by getting their 20-something sons to finally leave home. But David and Brian have other plans, despite their parents' best efforts to get rid of them.

David is a cocky damp-proofing salesman who thinks he's a big shot (but who still loves having his pants washed by his mum), and Brian is an agoraphobic who hasn't left the house since he was eight and spends a lot of time under the kitchen table. Add Janine, their spiteful younger sister to the mix, and their parents' dream of a quiet life looks more and more unlikely... although they'd secretly miss all the mayhem their kids cause if they ever did leave home!

Homeboys is an insight into the lives of those who just can't grow up, which in David's case defies his wannabe big-shot status. Brian is spending a lot of time under the kitchen table, whilst youngest sibling Janine can't quite believe she has such big-kids as older brothers.

Cast

Lesley Sharp: Eileen

Daniel Ryan: Terry

Blake Harrison: David

Marc Pickering: Brian

Sacha Parkinson: Janine

Also featuring Kayvan Novak, Doon Mackichan, Theo Barklem-Biggs and Charlotte Spencer.

Writer: Pete Jackson

Producer: Ben Worsfield

Director: Michael Lembeck

Executive Producer: Mario Stylianides

Production Company: Lucky Giant

See Also:

Writer Pete Jackson's blog

'Michael Lembeck: Directing Homeboys' blog

Info

This pilot is part of the BBC Salford Sitcom Showcase 2013.