Boyz Unlimited
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.
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.
Denise O'Donoghue
Creator / EP
Richard Osman
Producer
Episodes
1. Episode 1
Can Nigel secure a record deal with RFO Records? Why is Nicky's headmistress Jean Allen taking such a keen interest in the group? Can Boyz Unlimited keep one step ahead of arch-rival band Boys Ltd?
2. Episode 2
The Boyz visit Abbey Road studios (in Chelmsford) to record their single. Their producer is sure they're the world's worst singers. And Boys Ltd wake a fan from a coma. How can Boyz Unlimited compete?
3. Episode 3
Boyz Unlimited tour gay clubs to increase their fanbase, but Scott's views on homosexuality don't go down well. They decide to tour primary schools instead.
Cast & Crew
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
