The fifth series of hit comedy The Young Offenders will premiere on RTÉ Player on Good Friday, 3 April. The show, produced by Vico Films for the BBC in association with RTÉ, will also air weekly on RTÉ One from Saturday, 4 April at 10.30pm.
The original cast returns, including Chris Walley as Jock O'Keeffe, Alex Murphy as Conor MacSweeney, Hilary Rose as Mairéad MacSweeney, and Shane Casey as Billy Murphy. New episodes see Conor and Jock reunited after a disastrous brush with the law led to jail time on different continents. Jock escapes from Colombia to Cork, and the pair quickly revert to their old ways, causing chaos while trying to improve their lives.
Creator Peter Foott said: 'It's a joy to be able to bring season 5 of The Young Offenders to fans who have followed these characters for 10 years. Season 5 brings Conor and Jock back together with a stronger bond than ever, and we're excited to share these chaotic and heart-warming stories.'
Justin Healy, Executive Producer for RTÉ, added: 'This series sees Conor and Jock fully reunited, full of well-meaning schemes that bring chaos. Comedy drama with big heart and brilliantly bad behaviour is the order of the day in the best series yet.'
Stream series 5 from 7am on Friday 3 April on RTÉ Player or watch episode 1 on RTÉ One at 10.30pm.
