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Brassic
Genre	Comedy drama Crime Farce
Created by	Joe Gilgun Danny Brocklehurst
Written by	Danny Brocklehurst Alex Ganley
Directed by	Jon Wright Daniel O'Hara Saul Metzstein
Starring	Joe Gilgun Damien Molony Michelle Keegan Tom Hanson Aaron Heffernan Parth Thakerar Ryan Sampson Steve Evets Dominic West Anthony Welsh Ruth Sheen Ramon Tikaram Bronagh Gallagher Tadhg Murphy India Mullen Joanna Higson
Composer	Christoph Bauschinger
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	4
No. of episodes	28 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	David Livingstone Jon Mountague Joe Gilgun Danny Brocklehurst
Producers	Juliet Charlesworth Mike Noble
Cinematography	Richard Stoddard
Editors	Rachel Hoult Annie Kocur
Production company	Clerkenwell Films
Original release
Network	Sky One (series 1–2) Sky Max (series 3–)
Release	22 August 2019 (2019-08-22) – present (present)

Brassic is an RTS winning British comedy-drama television series which premiered on Sky One on 22 August 2019 and became Sky's most successful comedy in seven years. The series follows the lives of Vinnie O'Neill (Joe Gilgun) and his friends in the fictional town of Hawley. The first series consists of six episodes, which concluded on 19 September 2019, receiving positive reviews. Other primary cast members include Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson, Parth Thakerar and Dominic West.^[1]

Before the first episode had even aired, it was announced that Brassic had been renewed for a second series, which premiered on 7 May 2020.^[2] The show was renewed for an expanded third series of eight episodes;^[3] which premiered on 6 October 2021 on Sky Max.^[4] In August 2021, prior to the airing of the third series, a fourth began filming^[5] and premiered on 7 September 2022. In August 2022, the series was renewed for a fifth series, and started filming that month to premiere in 2023.^[6] In April 2023, prior to the airing of the fifth series, it was confirmed that a sixth series had been commissioned by Sky with production set to begin in Summer 2023.^[7]

The title Brassic is the colloquial pronunciation of Boracic as in Boracic lint, a medical dressing, the name of which is Cockney rhyming slang for skint (i.e. insolvent).

Brassic follows the lives of Vinnie O'Neill and his five friends as they live their lives in the fictional northern English town of Hawley. The working class group commit various crimes to keep money in their pockets, but as they get older some of them start to wonder if there's more to life away from the town.^[8]

• Joe Gilgun as Vincent "Vinnie" O'Neill

A disturbed man, Vinnie struggles with bipolar disorder and is plagued by his miserable childhood. His mother left when he was young and his alcoholic, safe-blower father raised him the best he could. Vinnie blew his first safe when he was seven years old and has been committing various criminal acts to survive ever since. He lives alone in a shack in the woods on the outskirts of Hawley. The combination of rural solitude and his firm friendship with Dylan and Erin, helps Vinnie cope with life. He is quick-witted, confident with an eccentric intensity and has a great depth of compassion towards others. He regularly visits his general practitioner, Dr. Chris Cox, who doesn't exactly provide him with the help he is looking for. Zack Pierce portrays a young Vinnie in a recurring role. In season one it is soon revealed that Vinnie is Erin’s son’s [Tyler] father.

Zack Pierce as young Vinnie.

• Damien Molony as Dylan

Vinnie's best friend and Erin's now ex-boyfriend who is knowledgeable and skillful at poker. He is in love with Erin and has a close relationship with her son, Tyler. Vinnie is like a brother to Dylan and the one person that truly understands him. Dylan passed up a chance to go to university, as he didn't want to abandon his friends, and, to Erin's frustration, has never matured. He occasionally works at Kath's pub but spends most of his time slacking off.

• Michelle Keegan as Erin Croft

Open-minded, fiery, and attractive, her unhappy childhood led to a wild child phase in her teenage years that left her alone and pregnant at a young age. However, having her son, Tyler, turned out to be a blessing. Determined to give him all the chances she never had, Erin is studying at college so she can get out of town and start a better life. Erin's now ex-boyfriend is Dylan, who she loves, but he struggles to offer her the stability she needs or the future she craves for herself and Tyler. Whilst she has a soft spot for Vinnie, she is aware that his presence is holding her back from her long-term plans.

• Tom Hanson as Leslie "Cardi" Titt

The "nice guy", who the group affectionately calls "Cardi" (short for cardiac arrest) due to his obesity and unhealthy diet. He is from a big estate family and when his parents kicked him out, he moved into a flat above a kebab shop. Cardi is insecure and body-conscious and has been bullied about his weight and stuttering. Cardi met the group through Ash who protected him from a gang of mocking teenagers. His role in the group is that of a runner: fetching gear, and dropping things off. He feels most at home in the kebab shop where he is something of a local hero and celebrated winner of every kebab eating contest. Cardi's other passion is for his pet pigeon Nigel. He eventually becomes brother-in-law to Ash, after marrying Carol, Ash’s sister.

• Aaron Heffernan as Ashley "Ash" Dennings

Growing up on a traveller site on the outskirts of Hawley he comes from a proud fighting family and, raised by his strict mother, he can switch to extreme violence in seconds, which makes him handy to have around as the muscle in the gang. While Ash is openly gay to the group, he chooses to hide his true sexuality from his family. The boys know his struggles and Ash and Vinnie have boxed together for years. He finds solace in having mates who accept him completely and it is with the lads that he feels most comfortable. Ash eventually becomes brother-in-law to Cardi, after Cardi marries Ash’s sister, Carol.

• Parth Thakerar as Jehan "JJ" Jovani

From a small British Asian family, JJ's older brothers went into medicine and law but JJ takes after his father who is the black sheep of the family. After a failed attempt at college, going to purely impress his mother, JJ set up his own motor workshop in Hawley. To keep the more legitimate side of his business afloat, he relies on Vinnie to bring him dubiously acquired cars. He chops them up and sells them on for parts and spares. JJ is happy to partake in dodgy dealing and his place in the gang is cemented as the fixer and technician of the group. In season 3, he eventually becomes Sugar’s boyfriend, and it is revealed in series 4 that they are a expecting a child together.

• Ryan Sampson as Tommo

A loner but very content with his lifestyle, Tommo has no family and is happiest when he is taking part in various sexual activities. Turning his passion into a business, he makes money holding secret S&M nights for rich local businessmen, barristers, and brigadiers. Tommo is a free spirit: he does what he wants, when he wants, and is the one in the gang who never cares what people think, making him unpredictable.

• Joanna Higson as Sugar (series 4; recurring series 2–3; guest series 1)

A former stripper and Erin's best friend, who ends up managing the club with her, known as "The Rat and Cutter". In season 3, Sugar becomes JJ’s girlfriend, and soon it is revealed in series 4 that she is expecting his baby.

• Bronagh Gallagher as Carol Dennings (series 2–present; guest series 1)

Ash's older sister who shows an interest in Cardi, which leads to a relationship and eventually marriage.

• Steve Evets as Farmer Jim

A local farmer near Hawley who allows Vinnie to grow his cannabis plants in an underground bunker at his farm and helps the gang with many of their escapades.

• Dominic West as Dr. Chris Coxley

Vinnie's general practitioner who he ends up developing a close bond with. In reality, he does not offer Vinnie any constructive advice though the pair agree to help mentor each other, as Chris also reveals his obsession with other people's knees.

• Jude Riordan as Tyler Croft (series 1–3; guest series 4)

Erin and Vinnie's son, who was conceived after a drunken one-night stand. Erin refers to him as "not exactly planned but the best mistake". He is close to Dylan and later has a father-son relationship with Vinnie after learning he's his biological father.

• Anthony Welsh as Jake (series 1–2)

A classmate of Erin's at college, he shows an interest in her, despite her ongoing relationship and son. After initially getting close to Erin, he later starts a relationship with her after she splits with Dylan. However, this ends after his brother, Aaron, makes sexual advances toward her, and subsequently assaults her.

• Ramon Tikaram as Terence McCann (series 2–3; guest series 1)

A local career criminal and businessman who Vinnie steals from. He threatens to castrate Vinnie if he does not repay him the value of the stolen goods, which results in Vinnie faking his own death. McCann later decides to forgive Vinnie, but forces him to work various jobs, surprisingly satisfied with Vinnie's abilities, despite frequent runs with his goons. After eventually kidnapping Tyler to force Vinnie and Erin to finally repay him, he is finally exposed for his criminal nature and arrested. He acts as the main antagonist for the first three series.

• Tadhg Murphy as Gary (series 3–present; guest series 1–2.

The local Hawley undertaker who has an artificial eye and collects unique body parts from corpses.

• Carl Rice as Ronnie Croft. (Series 1,2,3 and 4.) Erin’s older brother.
• India Mullen as Samantha (series 3)

A barmaid who becomes close with Vinnie. She is later revealed to be an undercover police officer, working with Carl to bring Vinnie and his friends to justice.

• Amit Dhut as Calvin (series 4; guest series 2–3)

Dan's enforcer who helps him buy and sell stolen goods.

• Archie Kelly as Shirley Paslowski (series 2, 4; guest series 1, 3)

A Polish farmer and Jim's neighbour who is commonly referred to as "Goldilocks" for his long blonde hair. He has frequent run-ins with Jim, often attempting to either sabotage or take over his illegal dealings.

• Beau Ganley as Sadie. (Series 2.)
• Bill Paterson as Tony Tillerton. (Series 2 though mentioned throughout series 2 and 3.) Former employee of Terrance McCan, who accidentally died.
• Chris Lew Kum Hoi as Hoskins (series 3)

A detective who works with Carl during his investigation of Vinnie and the gang.

• Claude Scott-Mitchell as Sara (series 2)

Dylan's girlfriend after he ends his relationship with Erin. He later breaks up with her after eventually reuniting with Erin.

• Darci Shaw as Amy. (Series 4) Seeks Erin as her possible half sister.
• Darren Cahill as Mick Dennings. (Series 1, 2 and 3) Ashley’s half brother, Carol, Niall’s brother and Cardi’s brother-in-law.
• Debbie Rush as Daffne Bishop. (Series 1, 2 and 3.) Mr Bishop’s ex wife.
• Ed Gaughan as Gideon. (Series 2 and 3.) Also known fondly as ‘Gilly’ by Vinnie. A lovable adult who Vinnie helps by stealing a fountain for his Mum, and helping to organise Gideon’s Mum’s funeral.
• Deirdre Donnelly - as Mo Dennings. Ashley, Carol, Mick and Niall’s Mam, and Cardi’s Mother-in-law.
• Gerard Jordan - as Niall Dennings. (Series 1, 2 and 3.) Ashley’s half brother, Carol, Mick’s brother and Cardi’s brother-in-law.
• Greg Wood as Barry MacDonagh (series 4; guest series 3)

Davey's silent but intimidating brother who works with him against Vinnie and the gang.

• John McGrellis as Grabbe. (Series 1 and 2) One of McCann’s henchmen.
• John Thomson as Colin Popov. (Series 1 and 2) Clown at the circus and Children’s party entertainer.
• John Weaver as Carl Slater (series 3; guest series 1–2)

A police officer, and later Detective Inspector, who is Vinnie's arch-enemy since their childhood and is obsessed with exposing his criminal activities.

• Kevin Metcalfe as Gerry. (Series 3 though is mentioned a few times throughout the seasons.)
• Leon Harrop as Albie. (Series 1 and 3) Erin’s neighbour, who lives across the road.
• Leon Delroy Williams as Voodoo Ray. (Series 1)
• Lewis Forrester as Reece. (Series 3)
• Mark O’Halloran as Frances. (Series 3 and 4) Ashley and Carol’s Uncle who offers up the fake money to Doolan’s kidnapper. Also, offers Cardi a job working the stop and go sign.
• Mark Smalley as one of McCann’s henchmen. (Series 1, 2 and 3)
• Neil Ashton as Davey MacDonagh (series 4; guest series 3)

A career criminal who forms a rivalry with Vinnie, hoping to take over his business. Working with his brother, Davey fills the void left by McCann's arrest as Hawley's most dangerous criminal. He acts as the main antagonist for the fourth series.

• Neil Fitzmaurice as Mr. Bishop (series 1; guest series 2–4)

One of Tommo's clients who often clashes with his ex-wife, who both hire the gang to sabotage each other.

• Oliver Wellington as Aaron (series 2)

Jake's brother who takes an unhealthy interest in Erin. He makes sexual advances toward her though she shows no interest in him and later assaults her, resulting in Vinnie viciously beating him.

• Nikhal Parker as Stephen McCann. (Series 1 and 3) Terrance McCann’s son.
• Rachid Sabitri as Manilito. (Series 4) A criminal who Vinnie is offered to work for by the MacDonaghs’, as they have incriminating photos of Manilito. Who also owns an exotic zoo.
• Ruth Sheen as Kath (series 1)

The pub landlady of "The Crows Nest" that the group frequents. She is very sociable, having known them all for years, and is aware of everyone's issues.

• Saida Ahmed as Linda. (Series 3 and 4)
• Steven Hartley as Russell Hardwick. (Series 1 and 3) Local Golf course owner.
• Sharran Alexander as Big Sandy. (Series 1.) Previously the local Madam at the Rat and Cutter, who passes away while at work.
• Steve Garti as Chinese Dan (series 3; guest series 2, 4)

A criminal fence who buys or sells stolen goods to the gang.

• Tony Nyland as Speckled Sid. (Series 1)
• Tim Dantay as Vinnie's Dad (series 1–2; guest series 4)

Vinnie's unnamed alcoholic father who was not the perfect father to Vinnie during his childhood but did the best he could. He considered suicide after splitting with his girlfriend, devastating Vinnie, who in turn sent him to rehab, which he later escaped from.

• Tim Key as Vortex. (Series 1) Local computer wiz-tech.

• Andrew Dawson as Kurt/lad
• Adam Foster as Dad
• Adam Traynor as Ray. (Series 3)
• Alex Lowe as Tinsley Blanchett. (Series 1) The hypnotist who hypnotised Cardi and Slater.
• Amareiss Gil - McCann twin 1. (Series 3) One of Terrance McCann’s twin daughters.
• Antony Somers as the knife thrower. (Series 2) Works at the circus.
• Arthur Kay as Kaden. (Series 3) Boy who steals the car with his friend from Vinnie and the group, and spends some of the ransom money for a uncle Doolan.
• Baga Chipz as beautiful lady (Series 3.)
• Barry Aird as Glover. (Series 4)
• Beau Ganley as Sadie
• Clive Cooper as the security guard. (Series 2) Security guard at the circus.
• Christopher Wright as Golfer. (Series 3) Golfer whose car is stolen by the group.
• Dennis Blanch as Ralph
• Effie Theos as Jemima. (Series 4) One of the twins with Dr Chris Cox.
• Dan Stakey as Glen Gleason. (Series 1) Previous manager at the Rat and Cutter.
• David Galbraith as Kenny Diamond.
• David Howell as Brian Kennerley. (Series 3) Man who just buried his mother.
• David Pearse as Doonlan. (Series 3) Ashley’s uncle who fakes his own kidnapping.
• Dominic Doughty as Victor (Series 3)
• Felicity Montagu as Lesley Anne (Series 3). The reporter who went on a date with Jim, and told him about the bull.
• Emmanuel Berthelot as Codrin. (Series 4)
• Francis Magee as Joe Blane Sr. (Series 1) The father of the fighter, who is up against Ashley and Vinnie.
• Hannah Ahmed as Sarim. (Series 2) JJ’s cousin who is getting married.
• Harriet Bibby as Kaden’s Mum. (Series 3)
• George Potts as Harold Pipky (Series 3). Organiser of the car show.
• Jack Holden as traveller boy. (Series 1) Boy at the boxing match.
• James Warrior as Ernie
• Jeff Rawle as Mister Bates. (Series 2) Vinnie, Dylan and Carl’s former History teacher, and now part of a local history group.
• Jennifer Hunter - Maureen Kennerley
• Jennifer James as Leonie. (Series 1)
• Joe Egan as the referee. (Series 1)
• Jeffrey Ho as Ah Long. (Series 4) Jihan’s lost son.
• Johann Myers as Auntie Pat. (Series 3) Ashley’s Mam’s (Mo Dennings) former fling.
• Jordan Williams as Lumberjack. (Series 3)
• Josh Moran as Sly Si. (Series 1) Owns a pawn shop, where Vinnie trades.
• Julie Habib as the Mum at the roadside cafe. (Series 4)
• Juliet Cowan as Liz Jones. (Series 3) Sugar’s Mum.
• Junior Akinola as Taxi Driver. (Series 3) Taxi Driver who drops Erin at McCanns’.
• Jyuddah Jaymes as Tuma. (Series 3) Person from the alarm company who informs Erin ‘The Rat and Cuter’ has been burgled.
• Kate Wood as Gill. (Series 3)
• Kelcie Atkinson as Magenta Bishop. (Series 3) Mr and Mrs Bishop’s daughter.
• Kevwe Emefe as hen. (Series 3) Member of the hen party who witnesses Erin and the girls with Keith.
• Laura Checkley as Ruth (series 3) The Farmer with the bull.
• Lee Gresty as Burke. (Series 3)
• Linda Hargreaves as Vanessa. (Series 3) Vinnie’s Dad’s extra-girlfriend.
• Lisa Whiteside as Jackie Carr. (Series 4) Wayne Carr’s wife.
• Lloyd Lai as Water Police. (Series 3) Police who catch Vinnie and the group on the boat.
• Lucy Russell as Lady Beverly. (Series 3) Bee keeper and shop owner.
• Maanuv Thiara as Reggie (Series 3) The photographer.
• Mali Harries as Babs. (Series 4) Bride to be; who wants one last fling before she is married again.
• Martin Reeve as Gerald. (Series 4)
• Matt Milburn as Dad - at the roadside cafe. (Series 4)
• Melanie Kilburn as Brenda. (Series 1) Vortex’s Mum.
• Michelle Wen Lee as Jihan. (Series 4) Who witnessed the MacDonagh brother’s do a criminal activity, and who Vinnie helps hide and escape from them.
• Mya Gill as McCann twin 2. (Series 3) One of Terrance McCann’s twin daughters.
• Neil Bell as Keithy. (Series 3) person who steals from ‘The Rat and Cuter’ with Ronnie, and the person who the police think has been murdered though turns up alive.
• Neven Pilipović as Howard. (Series 4) One of the poker players from the poker game Davy MacDonagh set up.
• Nick Harris as Graham. (Series 4)
• Nick Holder as Wayne Carr. (Series 4) Dog trainer and the person who holds the keys for the race track.
• Olwen Fouéré as Margaret. (Series 2) Gideon’s Mother.
• Raad Rawi as Eric Nosh. (Series 4) Farmer.
• Phoenix Silverman as Leo (Series 4) Little boy with his parents at the roadside cafe.
• Reece Carter as Lumberjack. (Series 3)
• Rick S.Carr as Joe Boane Jr. (Series 1) The fighter who goes up against Ashley and Vinnie.
• Rory Gallagher as Foz. (Series 4) One of the poker players from the poker game Davy MacDonagh set up.
• Ruth Madeley as Clara Marie. (Series 4) The medium who suggests the online deal with her boyfriend’s best friend.
• Saabeah Theos as Amelia. (Series 4) One of the twins with Dr Cox.
• Seamus O'Neill as Foreman. (Series 3) Foreman at the lumber site.
• Shai Matheson as Paulo. (Series 2) Head Chef at the Manor House.
• Sandra James-Young as Pammy. (Series 4)
• Susan Hilton as Edith. (Series 4)
• Stella McCusker as Alma. (Series 1) Ashley and Carol’s Nan, who passes away in the caravan on the way to France.
• Stephen McCole as Nathan Beasley. (Series 2) Circus owner.
• Steve Pemerton as Mr King. (Series 4) Murder mystery party host.
• Tom Bennett as Ringo. (Series 4)Babs soon to be husband (again).
• Tim Paley as the Security Guard. (Series 4) Security at the school Erin and the girls try to steal from.
• Wayne Cater as Steffan Styles. (Series 2) As the businessman who has all the festival equipment stored in his lock-up, and who Vinnie and the gang steal from.
• Will Graham as Vernon (Series 3)
• Zoe Telford as Mrs King. (Series 4) Murder mystery dinner party hostess.

Joseph Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst devised a new comedy television series for Sky One, entitled Brassic, in which Gilgun would portray the lead role whereas Brocklehurst would write the episodes' stories and scripts.^[9] It began broadcasting in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2019, with the first series consisting of six episodes, broadcast on a weekly basis.^[8] Prior to the first episode being aired, the programme was automatically recommissioned for a second series, with producers optimistic that it would be critically reviewed in a positive manner.^[2] They were correct, with many critics praising the series for its comedic and dramatic tone; the first series ended its run on 19 September.^[10]

On 24 April 2020, Sky released the second series' trailer, confirming that it would begin broadcasting on 7 May that year.^[11] It was confirmed that it would also broadcast six episodes with all of them becoming available to be streamed through NOW TV from its premiere date, though would officially be broadcast on a weekly basis through Sky.^[12] Prior to series 2 commencing its broadcast, Sky recommissioned the series for an expanded third series, consisting of eight episodes; a projected release date was not disclosed.^[3]

After Gilgun was announced as the series lead, Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson and Parth Thakerar joined the cast in fellow main character roles.^[13] The characters include Vincent "Vinnie" O'Neill (Gilgun), Erin Croft (Keegan), Dylan (Molony), "Cardi" (Hanson), Ash (Heffernan), Tommo (Sampson) and JJ (Thakerar), whereas Dominic West and Bronagh Gallagher also portrayed assisting roles throughout the series, starring as Doctor Chris Cox and Carol, respectively.^[14][15]

For series 2, Claude Scott-Mitchell joined the cast in the role of Sara, a new romance for Maloney's character. All series 1 cast members reprised their roles, with John Thomson and Bill Paterson also joining the cast as newcomers. West also reprised his role, now portraying a more regular character.

The programme is set in the fictional town of Hawley, which is inspired by Gilgun's experience of growing up in Chorley.^[16] Regarding the setting, location manager Jonathan Davies stated, "We were given the scripts and a few of us had a meeting with Joe [Gilgun] to talk through the feel and look of the show and to talk about which direction to go in. It's a very collaborative process to build a world that fits with the story and script. People want to feel like they're being transported into that real world of Brassic."^[16]

The first two series of Brassic were filmed in the Lancashire town of Bacup.^[16] Filming of the first series began in September 2018, with a fan tweeting, "As if Michelle Keegan is filming in Bacup, love her".^[16] The filming location surprised locals, as not many were informed about the programme filming there and who the cast members were, with one local stating, "There were quite a few people including myself watching and it was causing a few traffic problems as people kept stopping. Michelle Keegan was there surrounded by security guards and there was a Mercedes van ready to take her away when she was done".^[16] Further filming locations included some scenes being filmed in Bolton, the Crows Nest pub scenes are filmed in The Star and Garter public house near Manchester Piccadilly station whereas the inaugural episode's notable car-chase opening scene was shot in West Yorkshire.^[16] Yacht journey was filmed at the sea near Llandudno.^[17]

On the day of the programme's premiere, Gilgun revealed that filming for the second series had already begun prior to the first series airing, with them supposedly having a previously confidential agreement with Sky weeks before. Filming continued through the entire autumn of 2019, with all previous filming locations from series 1 continuing, and locations also expanding across the North West of England.

Gilgun revealed in an interview that the cast and crew had caused controversy during filming, when they were "kicked out" of a circus after a single day of filming, which resulted in the crew having to film the remaining scenes in a car park; Gilgun later stated that the circus were unaware of the amount of cast and crew that the production team were going to bring.^[18]

The first series' trailer was released by Sky One on 13 August 2019, which included minor clips containing comedic scenes from a variety of episodes and confirmed its release date of 22 August; this trailer was continuously shown on all Sky platforms in the days prior to its premiere.^[19]

On 24 April 2020, Sky began to screen the second series' trailer, once again briefly showing clips for the new series and confirming its premiere date of 7 May.^[11]

Brassic made its television debut in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2019; all episodes were available to be streamed on demand from the premiere date though was broadcast on a weekly basis by Sky One.^[8]

Internationally, the programme has been aired in France, from 16 September; Spain, from 24 September through internet streaming; Germany, from 1 January 2020 through internet streaming; Australia from 25 February 2020, Canada, Russia and the United States.^[20] In Russia, it is titled as Голяк.^[20]

A third series began filming in late 2020 in and around Manchester.

All episodes are available to be viewed through the Sky Go and Amazon Video apps.^[21] The entire boxset is also available on NOW TV and Virgin Media in the United Kingdom.^[22] On 31 July 2020 all episodes became available in the U.S. via Hulu.^[23]

On 27 August 2019, it was announced that the complete first series would release to DVD on 30 September.^[22]

Lucy Mangan of The Guardian, reviewing the series, gave it four out of five stars, saying: "It is a hilarious, warm, brutal melange that works because it has heart without sentimentality and authenticity without strain."^[10]

Creator and lead actor Joseph Gilgun has been praised for his performance as Vinnie O'Neill, with review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes commenting, "Joseph Gilgun is wonderfully expressive as Vinnie, his volatile features continually scrunching together and apart like the top of a drawstring bag."^[24]

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• Brassic at IMDb
• Brassic at epguides.com