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Brassic

Brassic is a British comedy-drama television series created by Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brassic is a British comedy-drama television series created by Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst. It premiered on Sky One in 2019 and later moved to Sky Max, running for seven series and 50 episodes. The story follows a group of friends in the fictional northern English town of Hawley as they balance petty crime, loyalty, and the possibility of changing their lives.

Premise

Brassic follows Vinnie O'Neill and his friends in the fictional northern English town of Hawley. The group relies on petty crime for income, while personal relationships and ambitions create tension over whether they should stay or leave town.

Production and broadcast

The series debuted on Sky One in August 2019 and later aired on Sky Max. Sky confirmed in January 2025 that the seventh series would be the last, and the finale aired in October 2025.

Cast

Primary cast members include Joe Gilgun, Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson, Parth Thakerar, and Steve Evets.

Title meaning

The title Brassic is an alternative spelling of “boracic,” from boracic lint, a term used in rhyming slang for “skint,” meaning broke or having no money.

Key facts

  • The series was created by Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst for Sky One.
  • It later moved to Sky Max after Sky One was shut down.
  • The story centres on Vinnie O'Neill and his group of friends in Hawley.
  • The characters commit petty crimes to make money while some begin to consider life beyond their hometown.
  • The series ended after seven series and 50 episodes.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may know Brassic through streaming and international television platforms, but the series is a British production with no specific Canada-based setting or production link in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Brassic about?
It follows Vinnie O'Neill and his friends in Hawley as they carry out petty crimes and deal with whether they can build better lives beyond their town.
Who created Brassic?
Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst created the series.
When did Brassic first air?
It premiered on 22 August 2019.
How many series and episodes does Brassic have?
It ran for seven series and 50 episodes.
Where was Brassic broadcast?
It began on Sky One and later moved to Sky Max.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassic
    Supports: Series overview, premise, creators, broadcast history, episode count, title meaning
  2. Sky — https://www.sky.com/watch/brassic
    Supports: Official series description, broadcast platform, season count, cancellation/final series notice
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/gg/title/81173836
    Supports: International streaming listing, premise, creators, seasons
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9174582/
    Supports: Release dates, genre, runtime, cast, series dates
  5. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/29/brassic-season-7-sitcom-last-episode
    Supports: Series finale timing and status as one of Sky's longest-running scripted series