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06 Sept 2025

Young Offenders set for new Christmas special with comedian guest star

The Christmas episode will star comedian Jason Byrne as Cork Gangster "Jack Hammer"

Young Offenders set for new Christmas special with comedian guest star

Young Offenders Christmas Special

The Young Offenders Christmas special will air on BBC on December 20.

The Christmas special revolves around the arrival of Mairéad and Sgt Healy's well anticipated baby. 

Conor promises to get more involved in housework but Mairéad, while clearing out the washing basket, finds a firearm which Conor was hiding for his friend. 

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His friend, Jack Hammer, is the only character that infamous Billy Murphy (Shane Casey) is afraid of. Hammer will be played by comedian Jason Byrne.

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