Helen Serafinowicz
- Writer, producer and executive producer
Press clippings
Helen Serafinowicz on writing the BBC show Amandaland
Helen's day involves taking an icy dip in the lake, steaming herself in the sauna, and then settling down in the clubhouse with her laptop.
Nina Nannar, The Eastern Daily Press, 29th March 2025Amandaland set for Series 2
Amandaland, the sitcom spin-off from Motherland, has reportedly been commissioned for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 19th February 2025Helen Serafinowicz writes mock heroic Wayne Rooney musical
Motherland co-creator Helen Serafinowicz has written a comedy musical about former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and his wife Colleen, with the mock heroic fantasy production, The Legend Of Rooney's Ring, opening at Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre on 18th July.
British Comedy Guide, 24th January 2025Amandaland launches in February
Motherland spin-off Amandaland launches on BBC One in February, with Peter Serafinowicz and Siobhan McSweeney amongst the cast joining Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne.
British Comedy Guide, 10th January 2025Peter 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 2024BAFTA 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 2022