Alma's Not Normal
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2020 - 2024
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Comedy about a Boltonian woman, Alma, and her female-heavy family. Stars Sophie Willan, Lorraine Ashbourne, Siobhan Finneran, Jayde Adams, Nicholas Asbury and more.
- Catch-up on Series 2, Episode 6
Streaming rank this week: 136
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Series 1, Episode 4 - Boom And Bust
There's some good news for Lin as the hospital informs her that her section could finally be lifted. However, it's dependent on her either moving into a hostel or in with a family member.
Further details
As Alma is finally getting her life back on track and the hostel isn't exactly the right place for a recovering addict, Alma has to convince her grandma to let Lin move in with her. But will this be a step too far for Lin and Joan?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 4th October 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
Cast & crew
| Sophie Willan | Alma Nuthall |
| Lorraine Ashbourne | Joan |
| Siobhan Finneran | Lin |
| Jayde Adams | Leanne |
| Nicholas Asbury | Jim |
| James Baxter | Anthony |
| Dave Spikey | Ian |
| Amy Gledhill | Lesley |
| Shahzeb Aslam | Brian |
| Maizie Wickson | Young Alma |
| Michael New | Jesus |
| Jemma Churchill | Sandra |
| Rob Parker | Policeman |
| Neil D'Souza | Bob |
| Sofiya Limalia | Sara |
| Katie Redford | Jane |
| Luke Richards | Security Guard |
| Janet Spooner | Louise |
| Andy Heaton | God |
| Tupele Dorgu | Cheryl |
| Nathan Dean Williams | Developer Client |
| Chris Kerry | Edna |
| Sophie Willan | Writer |
| Andrew Ellard | Script Editor |
| Fergus Evans | Script Consultant |
| Jonny Pelham | Script Consultant |
| Andrew Chaplin | Director |
| Gill Isles | Producer |
| Nerys Evans | Executive Producer |
| Sophie Willan | Executive Producer |
| Kate Daughton | Executive Producer |
| Tanya Qureshi | Executive Producer |
| Lynn Roberts | Line Producer |
| Sarah Burgess | Post Producer |
| Charlie Fawcett | Editor |
| Tim Gibson | Production Designer |
| Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
| Daniella Pearman | Costume Designer |
| Nathaniel Hill | Director of Photography |
| Emma Ferguson | Make-up Designer |
| Tom Hickox | Composer |
| Tasha Island | Graphics |
| Seth Elkins | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
How to make it as an actor
Wannabe stars, take note... Alma has joined the Bolton Acting School which boasts the crème de la crème of local acting talent.
Featuring: Sophie Willan (Alma Nuthall), Dave Spikey (Ian), Amy Gledhill (Lesley) & Shahzeb Aslam (Brian).