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Season 1 – Leonard and Hungry Paul

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Quiet lives, big hearts. A gentle, meandering tale of friendship, board games and finding your way in the world.

Critics Reviews

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Scott Bryan BBC.com Mar 11
Must Watch
You’re in for a treat. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Nov 17
4/5
This is written with great charm, a warming, relatable watch and a paean to the non-sharp-elbowed. Go to Full Review Killian Faith-Kelly GQ Magazine [UK] Nov 17
It’s the tone of the whole thing -- a sort of gently-smiling intelligence -- that makes it special. It’s warm and kind and funny, but funny in a mildly-bizarre way that doesn’t require meanness. Go to Full Review Chris Wasser Sunday Independent (Ireland) Nov 17
4/5
Funny, charming and unexpectedly profound, this remarkable mini-series has more to say about life than most of the shows that clog up our evenings. Beautiful, heartfelt television. Go to Full Review Ed Power Irish Times Nov 17
In this droll Dublin dramedy, nothing happens on an ongoing basis. Yet far from boring the socks off the viewer, the effect is absolutely absorbing – it’s like watching paint dry if watching paint drying was a gripping spectator sport. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Nerys P @Ner101 Dec 13 Excellent casting. Jamie Lee o Donnell just the right mix of quirky bold but extremely sensitive. Alex Lawther melts you, you're literally willing him on.. totally absorbed into his story of sadness and bravery to step up and step out. Loved it. Felt like I was being gifted a gentle hearted love story involving family, friends and a little nod to romance! Clever writing and excellent delivery. Fab See more Read all reviews
Leonard and Hungry Paul — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Alex Lawther

Leonard

Laurie Kynaston

Hungry Paul

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

Shelley

Julia Roberts

Narrator

Helen Behan

Helen

Niamh Branigan

Grace

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 17, 2025 After his mother's death, Leonard begins to open up his world with the help of a new colleague, Shelley; his best friend, Hungry Paul, reluctantly volunteers at the hospital. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2025 Leonard tries to expand his universe and speak to Shelley, however, he accidentally ends up on a date with another woman; Hungry Paul enters an exciting competition. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 2025 Leonard has lunch with Shelley and they agree to go on a date; after Leonard cancels their game night, Hungry Paul attempts to return expired chocolates to the local shop. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2025 Leonard is troubled when he hears Shelley has cinema plans with another man; Hungry Paul is shortlisted for the email sign-off phrase competition and attends the awards ceremony. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 17, 2025 Leonard gets positive feedback on his children's book; encouraged, he asks Shelley to go on a date; Hungry Paul attends an unusual job interview. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 17, 2025 Leonard learns the fate of his book proposal and of his future with Shelley; Hungry Paul attends his sister's wedding and starts a new silent venture. Details
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Leonard and Hungry Paul — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Andrew Chaplin
Executive Producer
Tristan Lynch, Aoife O'Sullivan
Screenwriter
Richie Conroy, Mark Hodkinson
Network
BBC
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 17, 2025