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Motherland. Amanda (Lucy Punch)
Lucy Punch

Lucy Punch

  • Actor

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BBC confirms third series for Motherland

BBC Two has ordered a further series of comedy Motherland. The ensemble sitcom's second series begins next week.

British Comedy Guide, 1st October 2019

BBC confirms Motherland Series 2

The BBC has now officially confirmed that Motherland is due to return for a second series.

British Comedy Guide, 19th June 2018

You, Me and Him review

Nicely acted, especially by gawky Lucy Punch, this British comedy about a lesbian couple having children survives a sudden dip into tragedy.

Leslie Felperin, The Guardian, 12th April 2018

Motherland to return for Series 2

BBC Two sitcom Motherland is to return for a second series, Sharon Horgan has revealed.

British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2018

Motherland, episode 5 review

Kevin's useless, lovable goof shtick has worn thin.

Alexandra Pollard, The Telegraph, 5th December 2017

Motherland, episode 4 review

It's become increasingly clear that Julia is not a heroine but an irritant.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 29th November 2017

Are these the most dislikeable women on TV?

In a British comedy landscape where truly immoral protagonists are overwhelmingly men, Motherland stands out.

Anna Leszkiewicz, The New Statesman, 28th November 2017

Motherland / Detectorists, review

From fundraising cash to buried treasure, these sitcoms are comedy gold.

Barney Harsent, The Arts Desk, 15th November 2017

Motherland, episode 2 review

Magnifying a very special hell in this messy mom-com.

Rachel Ward, The Telegraph, 14th November 2017

After the pilot, it was obvious Motherland would return

Creators Sharon Horgan and Graham Linehan mine middle-class motherhood for comedy. These aren't your ordinary middle-class mothers though: they are Mumsnet types that live in large houses in suburban London.

Jonathan Kumar, Telly Binge, 14th November 2017

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