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Peter 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 2024

The Cleaner Series 3 guest stars announced

Steve Pemberton, Sharon Rooney, Ben Willbond and Conleth Hill are amongst the guest stars for Series 3 of Greg Davies comedy The Cleaner.

British Comedy Guide, 5th July 2024

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 2024

Inside No. 9: Boo To A Goose review

Not quite all human life is encapsulated within the characters trapped in carriage C9 when the power fails, but quite a lot of it is.

Chortle, 8th May 2024

Motherland has ended

Diane Morgan has confirmed that BBC sitcom Motherland will not be returning for another series.

British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2024

Inside No. 9 Series 9 cast revealed

Filming is underway on the ninth and final series of Inside No. 9. The guest cast joining creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton will include Siobhan Finneran, Adrian Scarborough, Matthew Kelly, Eddie Marsan and Susan Wokoma.

British Comedy Guide, 20th December 2023

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

TV review: Motherland, BBC2

Needless to say the performances are all great.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st May 2021

Motherland to return for Christmas special

Motherland will return to BBC Two for a Christmas special, ahead of a third series in 2021.

British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2020

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