Amandaland Series 2 confirmed by BBC
- BBC One has commissioned a second series of Amandaland
- The first series of the Motherland spin-off has been watched by over 6 million viewers
- Creator Holly Walsh says: "We've been bowled over by the response to Amandaland and can't wait to get co-labbing on the next series"
The BBC has now officially confirmed it has ordered a second series of Amandaland.
The Motherland spin-off sitcom starring Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne has become a big hit for BBC One since it launched last month. The BBC has revealed today the episodes have averaged 6.4 million viewers to date.
The corporation notes the series has also been a hit with younger audiences, drawing 0.9m 16-34 year-olds, the biggest BBC comedy audience in this 'elusive' demographic since The Cleaner in 2021.
Amandaland's rumoured recommission was revealed last month, however now the team behind the show have officially confirmed they are set to make more episodes.
Co-writer and creator Holly Walsh says: "We've been bowled over by the response to Amandaland and can't wait to get co-labbing on the next series."
Sharon Horgan, who is making the episodes via her production company Merman, comments: "With any new show you put out there, your main hope is to make something you love and are proud of. The extra bonus is that it's a critical hit. But to have a loyal audience of this size is just beyond your hopes and expectations. The incredible cast and writers, director and production team worked so hard on this show and it's so wonderful to see that hard work pay off. Special thanks to Lucy for being the most extraordinary front woman and to the BBC for having such faith in the idea of Amandaland from the off."
Tanya Qureshi, Head of Comedy at the BBC, notes: "We always had high hopes for Amandaland, but it's been amazing to see how much viewers have embraced not just the returning characters, but the brilliant new additions too. We're so thrilled to reunite with this talented team for another instalment of Amanda's new life in SoHa."