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Half Man 2026

TV series · 65 min · English · April 23, 2026

Created by Alexandra Brodski, Eshref ReybrouckWritten by Richard Gadd

Starring Jamie Bell, Mitchell Robertson, Richard Gadd, Stuart Campbell, Neve McIntosh

Half Man represents a six-part psychological drama television miniseries authored by Richard Gadd. This co-production between Thistledown Pictures and Mam Tor Productions aired on the BBC and HBO. Gadd, Jamie Bell, Stuart Campbell, and Mitchell Robertson comprise the starring cast. The series debuted on 23 April 2026 via HBO and 28 April on BBC One (24 April on BBC iPlayer). This drama chronicles the turbulent relationship between two men spanning thirty years.

Half Man garnered largely favorable reviews, with acclaim for examining toxic masculinity and repression.

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Cast

• Jamie BellNiall Kennedy
• Mitchell Robertsonyoung Niall
• Richard GaddRuben Pallister
• Stuart Campbellyoung Ruben
• Neve McIntoshLori Kennedy
• Marianne McIvorMaura Pallister
• Charlie De MeloAlby Safadi
• Bilal Hasnayoung Alby
• Anjli MohindraAva
• Tim DownieDaniel
• Tom AndrewsButch
• Amy MansonMona Shiels
• Charlotte Blackwoodyoung Mona
• Sandy BatchelorGus
• Piers Ewartyoung Gus
• Kate Robson-StuartJoanna
• Julie Cullenyoung Joanna
• Stuart McQuarrieMr. Jenkins

Crew

Director

Alexandra Brodski, Eshref Reybrouck

Creator

Richard Gadd

Writer

Richard Gadd

Producer

Wendy Griffin

Executive producer

Richard Gadd, Gaynor Holmes, Gavin Smith, Tally Garner, Morven Reid, Sophie Gardiner, Anna O'Malley

Music

Evgueni Galperine

Details

Production

Mam Tor Productions, Thistledown Pictures

Network

HBO

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