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Motherland. Amanda (Lucy Punch)
Lucy Punch

Lucy Punch

  • Actor

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Motherland: 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 2022

Motherland 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 2022

Bloods returning for Series 3 on Sky

Bloods is returning for a third series on Sky Comedy.

British Comedy Guide, 28th October 2022

Amazon announce comedy film How To Date Billy Walsh

Amazon Prime Video has announced a new British comedy film, How To Date Billy Walsh.

British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2022

Interview: Lucy Punch on dark comedy film Silent Night

Lucy Punch is one of the funniest actresses working today, and that was made clear by her performance in Silent Night. A movie about the impending doom of the world doesn't sound like a funny movie, and yet it is hilariously told through a group of friends trying to navigate their own fears, the fear of the children with them, and their own insecurities about the unknown.

Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue, 6th December 2021

Lucy Punch interview

"I moved to the States because I kept getting cast as posh idiots."

The Independent, 4th December 2021

Filming starts on Series 2 of Bloods

Production is underway on the second series of Bloods, with Katherine Kelly and Nathan Foad joining the cast.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2021

Bloods gets a second series

Bloods - the sitcom starring Samson Kayo and Jane Horrocks - is returning to Sky for a second series.

British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2021

Motherland's lazy cancer story betrays true struggles

As someone going through the hellish slog of a breast cancer diagnosis, I wish more care was given to Meg's storyline.

Rosamund Dean, i Newspaper, 7th June 2021

TV review: Motherland, BBC2

Needless to say the performances are all great.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st May 2021

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