Everything you need to know about Sky Original series Mr Bigstuff
Mr Bigstuff follows life in suburban Essex, where nervy carpet salesman Glen is trying to live as quiet a life as possible and get over his erectile dysfunction for fiancé, Kirsty.
However, his life is completely upended when his estranged brother Lee crash lands back into his life – complete with a prescription drug addiction and a biscuit tin full of what looks like their Dad’s ashes.
Catching up with his brother while on the run from his own troubles, reckless Lee thinks Glen will be able to help him out. But as he moves in with the couple, their perfect lives begin to unravel faster than a cheap carpet.
Launching in 2024, Mr Bigstuff – created by star Ryan Sampson, who plays Glen – became a smash-hit, with Danny Dyer later winning a BAFTA for his performance as the chaotic Lee.
In its second series, released in 2025, Lee and Glen are left shaken after realising their father – the one whose ashes Lee has been carting about – is actually still alive.
To make things worse, Kirsty is being blackmailed by a mystery assailant who is intent on scamming money out of her to keep a secret that could destroy her relationship.
…. But on the plus side there’s a fight in a ball pit.
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Who stars in Mr Bigstuff?
Mr Bigstuff largely centres on the two main brothers, Glen and Lee, played by Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson.
Danny Dyer
Danny Dyer is an English actor and presenter who is known for his roles which see him portraying ‘tough-man’ characters. Notable roles include appearing as Moff in Human Traffic, Tommy Johnson in The Football Factory and Mick Carter in BBC soap EastEnders. He has also presented gameshow The Wall, and in 2025 starred as Freddie Jones in an adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals.
At the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, Danny took home Best Male Performance in a Comedy for his performance as Lee in Mr Bigstuff –his first win at the ceremony in his 30-year career.
Ryan Sampson
Ryan Sampson is an English actor and series creator, and the mind behind Mr Bigstuff.
He has previously been seen as Grumio in historic comedy Plebs, and as the lovable yet erratic Tommo in Sky Original series, Brassic. He also created the series Waiting.
Joining the pair in the cast is:
Harriett Webb (Big Boys, Wreck) as Kirsty
Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Bloods) as Ian
Fatiha El Ghorri (Taskmaster, We Are Lady Parts) as Aysha
Ned Dennehy (Good Omens, Peaky Blinders) as Bunny
Victoria Alcock (Bad Girls, The House of Eliott) as Sue
Nitin Ganatra (EastEnders, Sweetpea) as Brian
Season two sees some new faces join in the fun, including:
Rula Lenska (Coronation Street, Royal Flash) as Rita
Linda Henry (Bad Girls, Eastenders) as Pam
Shaun Williamson (Eastenders, Extras) as an angry clown
Tom Hanson (Brassic, The Outlaws)
Parth Thakerar (Brassic, Gangs of London)
Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Hullraisers)
David Mumeni (Stath Lets Flats, Bridgerton)
Alan Ford (Snatch, Eastenders)
How many episodes of Mr Bigstuff are there?
So far, Mr Bigstuff has run for a total of two series, totalling twelve episodes.
Each series runs for six, half-hour episodes a piece.
Will Mr Bigstuff return for season three?
Yes! Great news – it was confirmed in August 2025 that Mr Bigstuff will return for a third season, continuing Glen, Lee and Kirsty’s wild adventures.
(And it’s just as well, considering the killer cliffhanger it was left on!)
After the news was announced at Edinburgh TV Festival, the stars of the show took to social media to share their delight at returning to this wacky world.
Danny Dyer said in the video: “Mr Bigstuff is back, baby! Series three. Come on, let’s do it. Ryan's already squirreling away trying to come up with some madness and some more chaos for Lee, Kirsty and Glen.
“I want to thank you all so much for watching, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Let's make series three even better!”
The series release date is yet to be confirmed, but check back in here and we’ll let you know as soon as things are announced!
What is the age rating of Mr Bigstuff?
The official rating of Mr Bigstuff is 15 for the overall series so far.
This means the show has been deemed not suitable for children, but OK for young adults or higher.
Reasons for this rating is due to the show containing:
Depictions and discussions sex and sex acts (for comedic value)
Scenes of comedic violence
Prominent and regular use of profane language
Where can I watch Mr Bigstuff?
Mr Bigstuff is available to watch on Sky Max now.
Alternatively, you can catch all episodes on streaming service NOW.
