Men Up is a BBC One and BBC iPlayer television film directed by Ashley Way and written by Matthew Barry, dramatizing the world’s first clinical drug trial for Viagra, held in Swansea, Wales, in 1994. The film follows five fictional volunteers on the trial and how the experience reshapes their relationships. It premiered in the UK on December 29, 2023, as a standalone film with no sequel or further seasons planned as of 2026.
Quick Facts
| Composer(s) | Blair Mowat |
| Release Date | December 29, 2023 (United Kingdom) |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy-drama |
| Studio/Network | BBC One / BBC iPlayer |
| Where to Stream | BBC iPlayer (UK) |
| Soundtrack Album | Men Up (Original Television Soundtrack) — released December 29, 2023 |
Who Composed the Men Up Soundtrack?
Blair Mowat composed the score for Men Up. He is a British composer known for his work on Class, Doctor Jekyll, Nolly, McDonald & Dodds, Electric Man, and The Amazing Mr. Blunden. His score for Men Up was released as a 20-track album on the same day the film premiered.
Men Up Soundtrack — Every Song (by Scene)
| Track / Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| Men Up | Blair Mowat |
| Ffion and Meurig | Blair Mowat |
| Failed Advances | Blair Mowat |
| Colin and Teresa | Blair Mowat |
| Tommy and Rhys | Blair Mowat |
| A Pill | Blair Mowat |
| The Trial Begins | Blair Mowat |
| Waiting Room | Blair Mowat |
| Visiting Dr Parry | Blair Mowat |
| The Entertainment | Blair Mowat |
| Beach Reflections | Blair Mowat |
| Meurig Confesses | Blair Mowat |
| Taking the Pills Home | Blair Mowat |
| Vivaldi’s Restaurant | Blair Mowat |
| Successful Love | Blair Mowat |
| For Pete’s Sake | Blair Mowat |
| Tommy’s Whole Life | Blair Mowat |
| We’re Enough, Just as We Are | Blair Mowat |
| Epilogue | Blair Mowat |
| A Song for the 90’s | Blair Mowat & Barbara Stephania |
Where to Stream
Men Up is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK. The soundtrack album, Men Up (Original Television Soundtrack) by Blair Mowat, can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. For more BBC and UK television soundtracks, visit our TV soundtrack hub.
Cast
Men Up stars Iwan Rheon, Katy Wix, Huw Huckstep, Raphael J. Bishop, Alexandra Roach, and Dyfan Dwyfor, with Russell T Davies serving as an executive producer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Men Up soundtrack?
Blair Mowat composed the score for Men Up, released as Men Up (Original Television Soundtrack) on December 29, 2023.
What is Men Up about?
Men Up dramatizes the world’s first clinical drug trial for Viagra, conducted in Swansea, Wales, in 1994, following five fictional volunteers and how the trial affects their relationships.
Where can I watch Men Up?
Men Up premiered on BBC One and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
How many songs are on the Men Up soundtrack album?
The Men Up (Original Television Soundtrack) album contains 20 tracks composed by Blair Mowat.
Is Men Up based on a true story?
Yes. Men Up is based on the real first-in-world clinical trial for Viagra held at Morriston Hospital in Swansea, Wales, in 1994.
Related reading: Browse more UK drama scores on our TV soundtrack hub, or check our streaming guide for where to watch British television.