Amanda from hit BBC comedy series Motherland is the character we love to hate. Her passive-aggressive digs (“Hello Anne! You’re looking… healthy”) and impossibly polished appearance (“I am a full-time project to myself”) make her the perfect villain in a show that looks at parenting without rose-tinted glasses. And now, she’s back with even more sass in her own spin-off show, Amandaland.
With the show now available (and everyone talking about it), you may be wondering ‘Where can I watch Amandaland?’ Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Amandaland about?
Amandaland takes the delightfully dreadful Amanda from Motherland and drops her into a post-divorce, downsized reality in “SoHa” (that’s South Harlesden). It’s another comedic masterclass from writer Sharon Horgan, all about navigating the horrors of teenage rebellion, eco-anxiety, and an ever-present mother.
Think of Amandaland as a survival guide for the modern, aspirational parent who’s just discovered that their perfect life has relocated to a slightly less perfect postcode, with a heavy dose of school-gate social warfare thrown in for good measure.
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As well as some of our favourite characters from the original Motherland series – including Joanna Lumley as Amanda’s mum, Felicity, and Philippa Dunne as the hilariously deadpan Anne – there are a host of new faces to look out for.
New characters include Amanda’s neighbour Mal, played by Samuel Anderson (Gavin & Stacey, The History Boys), and acclaimed chef Della, played by Siobhan McSweeney (Derry Girls, The Fall).
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Where can I watch Amandaland?
Amandaland is only available to watch in the UK, and viewers will find it on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The comedy series premiered on BBC One on 5 February 2025 and new episodes are broadcast at 9pm every Wednesday.