The Young Offenders has been commissioned for a new season.
The Peter Foott hit comedy , has been recommissioned for a fifth season, in association with the BBC and RTÉ, and from Irish TV and film production company Vico Films.
It is centred around the misadventures of Conor (Alex Murphy) and Jock (Chris Whalley), alongside their long suffering mother Mairéad (Hilary Rose), former nemesis Garda Sergeant Tony Healy (Dominic McHale), as well as the unpredictable Billy Murphy (Shane Casey). Producers have also announced an open letter casting call for new cast members.
Season five will see Conor and Jock reunite in Cork, having finished off their latest stints in prison in different parts of the world. It will also feature our very own PJ Gallagher from Morning Glory, alongside Siobhán (Jennifer Barry), Linda (Demi Isaac), Orla (Orla Fitzgerald) and Star (Rylee Hosford).
"We’re thrilled to reunite with Conor and Jock in Cork for more gloriously misguided misadventures", BBC Director of Comedy said. "This fifth series is brimming with the wild heart, raucous charm and razor-sharp wit that have made The Young Offenders a true fan favourite".
RTÉ's Executive Producer of Comedy, Justin Healy added: "Once again, we are thrilled another new season of The Young Offenders will air on RTÉ".
"Irish Comedy is making a real impact on the international stage, and RTÉ is delighted to play its part in supporting the creative talent we have here, something that is central to what we do".
