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BBC and HBO Unveil First Look at Richard Gadd’s Half Man Ahead of April Premiere

The six-part drama is a fictional study of volatile brotherhood from creator-star Richard Gadd.

Overview

  • BBC and HBO released new photos from the limited series and confirmed an April launch window.
  • The story tracks non-blood brothers Niall and Ruben, whose tense wedding-day encounter propels a decades-spanning exploration of their bond.
  • Richard Gadd created, wrote and executive produced the series and co-stars with Jamie Bell, with episodes directed by Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck.
  • The show will air on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer in the U.K. and Ireland, and will debut on HBO with availability on HBO Max in the U.S., Latin America and Europe.
  • Filmed in and around Glasgow last year, the Mam Tor production is distributed by Banijay Rights, Gadd has emphasized it is entirely fictional, and no trailer has been released.