Richie Conroy
Director
Leonard and Hungry Paul (2025)
Series 1
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.
Released Oct. 17, 2025
Episode 25 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.based-on-novel-or-book, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.dublin-ireland, tmdb.male-friendship, tmdb.board-game, tmdb.ireland
Production Companies: BBC Northern Ireland, Avalon Television, Screen Ireland, Subotica Entertainment
Network: RTÉ One
S1E1 - Episode 1
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.
Oct. 17, 2025, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
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.
Oct. 17, 2025, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
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.
Oct. 24, 2025, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
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.
Oct. 24, 2025, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
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.
Oct. 31, 2025, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
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.
Oct. 31, 2025, midnight
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RTÉ One
25 min/ep
155 min
Oct. 17, 2025
Oct. 31, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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