Lucy Punch
- Actor
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It's a welcome return for Motherland, the comedy that does for parenthood what The Thick Of It did for politics - revealing in ugly detail the stresses and panic behind every hastily improvised decision made by the tired and harassed.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th October 2019BBC confirms third series for Motherland
BBC Two has ordered a further series of comedy Motherland. The ensemble sitcom's second series begins next week.
British Comedy Guide, 1st October 2019BBC confirms Motherland Series 2
The BBC has now officially confirmed that Motherland is due to return for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 19th June 2018You, Me and Him review
Nicely acted, especially by gawky Lucy Punch, this British comedy about a lesbian couple having children survives a sudden dip into tragedy.
Leslie Felperin, The Guardian, 12th April 2018Motherland to return for Series 2
BBC Two sitcom Motherland is to return for a second series, Sharon Horgan has revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2018Motherland, episode 5 review
Kevin's useless, lovable goof shtick has worn thin.
Alexandra Pollard, The Telegraph, 5th December 2017Motherland, episode 4 review
It's become increasingly clear that Julia is not a heroine but an irritant.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 29th November 2017Are these the most dislikeable women on TV?
In a British comedy landscape where truly immoral protagonists are overwhelmingly men, Motherland stands out.
Anna Leszkiewicz, The New Statesman, 28th November 2017Motherland / Detectorists, review
From fundraising cash to buried treasure, these sitcoms are comedy gold.
Barney Harsent, The Arts Desk, 15th November 2017After the pilot, it was obvious Motherland would return
Creators Sharon Horgan and Graham Linehan mine middle-class motherhood for comedy. These aren't your ordinary middle-class mothers though: they are Mumsnet types that live in large houses in suburban London.
Jonathan Kumar, Telly Binge, 14th November 2017