Paul Ready
- Actor
Press clippings
Motherland 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 2024Motherland star Paul Ready among cast for All That Glitters
Motherland actor Paul Ready is set to star with Elliot Grihault (House Of The Dragon) in feature film All That Glitters, a young adult comedy drama inspired by Shakespeare and how he might have written in the modern day.
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2nd April 2024Motherland has ended
Diane Morgan has confirmed that BBC sitcom Motherland will not be returning for another series.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2024Mandy Series 3 cast & first look
A first look and casting details for the third series of Mandy have been revealed, as filming begins.
British Comedy Guide, 19th October 2023Why is it still so rare for TV comedy mums to be as flawed and funny as the dads?
"Men aren't the victims here! They are - as always - the victors", writes Victoria Coren Mitchell.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, The Telegraph, 28th January 2023Motherland's Kevin 'makes mockery of stay-at-home dads' says lecturer
He's the anxious, sensitive dad who's the butt of many of the mums' jokes in BBC sitcom Motherland. But the character Kevin has been criticised for making stay-at-home fathers seem 'wimpy and unmasculine', a higher education conference was told.
Victoria Allen, Daily Mail, 20th January 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 Christmas special review
You'll laugh, gasp in shock ... then punch the air.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 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 2022