Amandaland is a 2025 British comedy series. It is a spin-off from British comedy series Motherland with Lucy Punch reprising the role of Amanda. The series also stars Joanna Lumley as her mother Felicity. It was broadcast on BBC One from 5 February 2025. In March 2025, the BBC confirmed that Amandaland will be returning for a second series.[1]
Synopsis
Recently divorced Amanda must navigate parenting teenagers in new surroundings after downsizing and moving to South Harlesden in London.[2]
Cast
- Lucy Punch as Amanda Hughes
- Joanna Lumley as Felicity Sanderson
- Philippa Dunne as Anne Flynn
- Samuel Anderson as Mal
- Siobhán McSweeney as Della Fry
- Rochenda Sandall as Fi
- Ekow Quartey as JJ
- Peter Serafinowicz as Johannes Van der Velde
- Miley Locke as Georgie
- Anya McKenna-Bruce as Morten
- Alexander Shaw as Manus
- Jack Veal as Darius
- Archie Smith as Ned
Production
The spin-off series from comedy series Motherland was commissioned by the BBC in May 2024, with Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne reprising their roles.[3] The six part series is written by Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Barunka O'Shaughnessy and Laurence Rickard and produced by Sharon Horgan via her production company Merman.[4] Clelia Mountford, Serafinowicz, O'Shaughnessy and Walsh are also executive producers. It is directed by Simon Bird.[5] Filming began in North London particularly in Islington, Angel and Muswell Hill in September 2024.
The cast includes Samuel Anderson, Siobhan McSweeney, Rochenda Sandall, Ekow Quartey and Peter Serafinowicz as well as Miley Locke, Anya McKenna-Bruce, Jack Veal, Alexander Shaw and Archie Smith.[6][7][8]
In March 2025, the BBC confirmed that a second series has been commissioned.[9]
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | 6 | 5 February 2025 | ||
Series 1 (2025)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "House Party" | Simon Bird & Alyssa McClelland | Barunka O'Shaughnessy, Helen Serafinowicz & Holly Walsh | 5 February 2025 | 4.62 |
| 2 | "Car Boot" | Alyssa McClelland | Barunka O'Shaughnessy, Helen Serafinowicz & Holly Walsh | 5 February 2025 | 4.04 |
| 3 | "New Job" | Alyssa McClelland | Barunka O'Shaughnessy, Helen Serafinowicz & Holly Walsh | 5 February 2025 | 3.98 |
| 4 | "Boyfriends" | Alyssa McClelland | Barunka O'Shaughnessy, Helen Serafinowicz & Holly Walsh | 5 February 2025 | TBD |
| 5 | "Camping" | Alyssa McClelland | Holly Walsh | 5 February 2025 | TBD |
| 6 | "The Heesas" | Alyssa McClelland | Holly Walsh & Laurence Rickard | 5 February 2025 | TBD |
Broadcast
The series started airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 5 February 2025.[10]
References
- ^ "BBC confirms second series of hit comedy Amandaland". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ White, George (18 May 2024). "Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley to return in Motherland spin-off". Radio Times. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (18 May 2024). "'Motherland' Spinoff 'Amandaland' Set At BBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Amandaland launches in February". Comedy.co.uk. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (18 May 2024). "Motherland spin-off Amandaland coming to BBC One". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ Stedman, Emily (10 January 2025). "BBC confirms new Motherland spin-off with cast announcement". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ Ribinson, Abby. "Amandaland cast: Which Motherland characters have returned? And who's new?". Radio Times. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (13 November 2024). "Peter Serafinowicz teases more Look Around You as he joins Amandaland". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "BBC confirms second series of hit comedy Amandaland". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "Amandaland: Motherland spin-off series set to air in February". TV Zone UK. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
External links
- Amandaland at IMDb
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