Leonard and Hungry Paul

Synopsis

Follow two unique board-gaming friends meandering through leafy suburban life, charting a story about Judo, ancient Rome, first loves, and the expansion of the Universe.

First Air Date: 2025-10-17

Last Air Date: 2025-10-31

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Richie Conroy, Mark Hodkinson

Networks: RTÉ One, BBC One Northern Ireland

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Top Cast

Julia Roberts as Narrator (voice)
Alex Lawther as Leonard
Laurie Kynaston as Hungry Paul
Jamie Lee O'Donnell as Shelley
Helen Behan as N/A
Lorcan Cranitch as N/A
Niamh Branigan as N/A
Paul Reid as N/A
Charlotte McCurry as N/A
David O'Reilly as N/A

Seasons

Series 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2025-10-17)

After his mother’s death, Leonard begins to open up his world with the help of a new colleague, Shelley. His best friend, Hungry Paul, reluctantly volunteers at the hospital.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2025-10-17)

Leonard tries to expand his universe and speak to Shelley. However, he accidentally ends up on a date with another woman. Meanwhile, Hungry Paul enters an exciting competition.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2025-10-24)

Leonard has lunch with Shelley and they agree to go on a date. After Leonard cancels their game night, Hungry Paul attempts to return expired chocolates to the local shop.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2025-10-24)

Leonard is troubled when he hears Shelley has cinema plans with another man. Hungry Paul is shortlisted for the email sign-off phrase competition and attends the awards ceremony.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2025-10-31)

Leonard gets positive feedback on his new children’s book proposal. Encouraged, he asks Shelley to go on another date, which doesn’t go to plan. Meanwhile Hungry Paul attends an unusual job interview, to become the new spokesperson for the National Mime Association.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2025-10-31)

Leonard learns the fate of his book proposal and of his future with Shelley. On the eve of her wedding, Grace feels held back by her responsibility towards her younger brother. Hungry Paul attends his sister’s wedding and starts a new venture to reintroduce people to silence.