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Nicola Coughlan shows support to fellow Derry Girls star Dylan Llewellyn as she joins Mel C at Channel 4’s Big Boys screening ahead of series three

Nicola Coughlan shows support to fellow Derry Girls star Dylan Llewellyn as she joins Mel C at Channel 4’s Big Boys screening ahead of series three

Nicola Coughlan was all smiles as she showed her support to fellow Derry Girls star Dylan Llewellyn at the Channel 4’s Big Boys series three screening and Q&A in London on Wednesday.

The Bridgerton star, 38, looked incredible in an all black outfit as she hugged star Dylan, who portrays Jack in the hit series, after the screening. 

The pair looked completely thrilled to catch up during the star-studded event before they posed for pH๏τos together. 

Meanwhile Mel C supported pal and Big Boys writer Jack Rooke, who she previously collaborated with on the song Viva La Diva. 

The Spice Girl flashed her toned midriff in a stylish cropped green top which she teamed with black trousers as she held up a peace sign to the camera. 

Jack dressed smart for the occasion in a black suit which he paired with a white shirt and Burberry tie. 

Nicola Coughlan was all smiles as she showed her support to fellow Derry Girls star Dylan Llewellyn at Channel 4's Big Boys series three screening and Q&A in London on Wednesday

Nicola Coughlan was all smiles as she showed her support to fellow Derry Girls star Dylan Llewellyn at Channel 4’s Big Boys series three screening and Q&A in London on Wednesday

Meanwhile Mel C supported pal and Big Boys writer Jack Rooke, who she previously collaborated  with on the song Viva La Diva

Meanwhile Mel C supported pal and Big Boys writer Jack Rooke, who she previously collaborated  with on the song Viva La Diva

Big Boys will draw to a close this year and earlier this month its creator issued an emotional message to fans. 

The hilarious series landed in 2022 with a popular opening run consisting of six half-hour-long episodes, which saw it gain a flawless 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Big Boys then returned for a second season, which went down just as well with critics and viewers alike, with fans citing its snappy script and the actors’ comic timing.

The series followed university students Jack, played by Dylan, and Danny, played by Jon Pointing, as they negotiated the ups and downs of campus life.

The pair formed a valuable friendship at Brent Uni against the odds and the series was praised for its exploration of mental health and LGBTQ+ issues.

Ahead of the airing of its third and final season in February, the comedy’s creator and narrator Jack penned an emotional statement about the show’s history and development.

He said: ‘Ten years ago, I took a rather ramshackle comedy-theatre hour about grief and friendship to a damp cave at the Edinburgh Fringe and never thought a decade later it’d be a silly, sweet lil sitcom about a lad’s lad and a dweeby gay becoming best mates.

‘My therapist (a close lesbian friend) suggested that Big Boys is subconsciously about me not being able to say a proper goodbye to certain people or periods of my life, and so to give this show a final send-off is a huge honour.

The Bridgerton star, 38, looked incredible in an all black outfit as she hugged star Dylan, who portray's Jack in the hit series, after the screening

The Bridgerton star, 38, looked incredible in an all black outfit as she hugged star Dylan, who portray’s Jack in the hit series, after the screening

The pair looked completely thrilled to catch up during the star-studded event before they posed for pH๏τos together

The pair looked completely thrilled to catch up during the star-studded event before they posed for pH๏τos together

Nicola and Dylan held hands as they chatted away

Nicola and Dylan held hands as they chatted away 

The Spice Girl flashed her toned midriff in a stylish cropped green top which she teamed with black trousers as she held up a peace sign to the camera

The Spice Girl flashed her toned midriff in a stylish cropped green top which she teamed with black trousers as she held up a peace sign to the camera

Jack dressed smart for the occasion in a black suit which he paired with a white shirt and Burberry tie

Jack dressed smart for the occasion in a black suit which he paired with a white shirt and Burberry tie

Jack also posed with presenter Graham Norton who rocked a cosy checked cardigan and trainers

Jack also posed with presenter Graham Norton who rocked a cosy checked cardigan and trainers 

Harriet Webb looked chic in a navy minidress which boasted an eye catching white collar

Harriet Webb looked chic in a navy minidress which boasted an eye catching white collar 

Camille Coduri stunned in a patterned minidress and thigh high black boots

Camille Coduri stunned in a patterned minidress and thigh high black boots 

Big Boys followed university students Jack, played by Dylan Llewellyn, and Danny, played by Jon Pointing, as they negotiated the ups and downs of campus life

Big Boys followed university students Jack, played by Dylan Llewellyn, and Danny, played by Jon Pointing, as they negotiated the ups and downs of campus life

The whole cast gathered for a group snap (Olisa Odele, Harriet Webb, Katy Wix, Jack Rooke, Dylan Llewellyn, Jon Pointing and Camille Codur L-R)

The whole cast gathered for a group snap (Olisa Odele, Harriet Webb, Katy Wix, Jack Rooke, Dylan Llewellyn, Jon Pointing and Camille Codur L-R)

Dylan started the night in a funky blue Aztec patterned jacket Jon looked stylish in a khaki jacket, chinos and burgundy tie

Dylan started the night in a funky blue Aztec patterned jacket 

Dylan beamed with his co-star Camille who plays his mum in the series

Dylan beamed with his co-star Camille who plays his mum in the series 

Olisa plays Jack's friend Yemi in the hit series

Olisa plays Jack’s friend Yemi in the hit series 

‘I’ve known the ending since the pilot, and I hope it still represents those first Edinburgh shows, but also the collaborative genius of our incredible cast, crew and creative team.

‘I’ll be indebted to them always for giving me the funniest, happiest years making Big Boys 1-3. Thank you!’ 

Jack collected a BAFTA for Best Comedy Writer in 2024 following the success of the sitcom.

The farewell season promises more hysterical twists and turns as students Jack and Danny enter their third year at the university.

Big Boys has also followed Peggy and Shannon throughout their journey and the new series will see them enter fresh romances and even negotiate nappy changes.

The boys, meanwhile, will struggle to balance their dating and partying with impending ᴅᴇᴀᴅlines and dissertation work.

Jack and Danny will also come to terms with the departure of Louis Walsh from The X Factor which shakes them to the core. 

Big Boys is available to stream on channel4.com now. 

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