Barunka O'Shaughnessy
- Actor, writer, script editor and executive producer
Press clippings
Peter Serafinowicz teases more Look Around You as he joins Amandaland
Peter Serafinowicz and Robert Popper have discussed reviving their breakout television series, Look Around You, Serafinowicz has revealed, as he joins the cast of the BBC's Motherland spin-off, Amandaland.
British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2024Motherland spin-off Amandaland coming to BBC One
Motherland is getting a spin-off, focused on Lucy Punch's character Amanda. Coming to BBC One, Amandaland also features Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne.
British Comedy Guide, 18th May 2024BBC Audio Awards 2024 nominees
Call Jonathan Pie, Kat Sadler's Screen Time, Michael Spicer: Before Next Door, Mockery Manor, She Stoops To Conquer and Where To, Mate? are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd December 2023BAFTA TV Awards 2023 nominations
Am I Being Unreasonable?, Big Boys, Derry Girls and Ghosts are amongst the nominees for the BAFTA Television Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd March 2023Motherland to be remade in the US
BBC Two sitcom Motherland is to be adapted for broadcast in the US.
British Comedy Guide, 6th March 2023Motherland: Last Christmas review
Ultimately this mismatched bunch, acquainted only through an accident of their children's shared schooling, realise that they actually have a valuable friendship after all. What a nice surprise that a warming sentiment can push through all Motherland's delicious cynicism.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd December 2022Motherland: Last Christmas, review
The scabrous parenting sitcom is the perfect antidote to syrupy sweet Christmas fare.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd December 2022Motherland switches to BBC One for Christmas special
Motherland is switching to BBC One for a Christmas special, with Julia hosting a chaotic gathering at her house, while Amanda is spending Christmas day with Johnny and his new wife.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022Rhiannon Shaw wins David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2022 competition
Rhiannon Shaw has won the David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2022 writing competition, with Charlie Dinkin and Benjamin Sutton runners-up.
British Comedy Guide, 17th August 2022David Nobbs Memorial Trust announces judges for New Comedy Writing Competition final round
Lucy Lumsden is returning as a judge for the scripts that make it to the final. This year Lucy is joined by Katy Wix and Barunka O'Shaughnessy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2022