Helen Serafinowicz
- Writer, producer and executive producer
Press clippings
Helen 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 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 2022Nova Jones to return to CBBC for two more series
CBBC has ordered two more series of Nova Jones, its musical comedy drama format about an 18-year-old popstar and her 12-year-old sister and manager who tour space together.
British Comedy Guide, 6th April 2022