Fresh Meat (TV series)

Fresh Meat is a British comedy-drama television series created by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, who also created Peep Show. The show follows the lives of six students sharing a house in Manchester during their first year at university.

The series, which premiered on Channel 4 in 2011 and ran for four series until 2016, explores the challenges, absurdities, and relationships experienced by young adults navigating student life, including academic pressure, financial struggles, romantic entanglements, and social dynamics.

The main characters include:

• Vod (Zawe Ashton): A cynical and politically engaged student.
• Howard (Greg McHugh): A socially awkward geology student from Scotland.
• JP (Jack Whitehall): A privileged and arrogant private school graduate.
• Kingsley (Joe Thomas): An insecure and aspiring musician.
• Josie (Kimberley Nixon): An ambitious and determined dentistry student from Wales.
• Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie): A literature student who adopts a fake persona.

Fresh Meat is known for its sharp writing, relatable characters, and humorous portrayal of student life in the UK. The series received critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy. The show is noted for its realistic depiction of university life, its cast's strong performances, and its ability to balance comedic and dramatic elements.