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Motherland has ended

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

British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2024

Bridget Christie writing a second series of The Change for Channel 4

Bridget Christie has begun writing a second series of her acclaimed Channel 4 comedy drama The Change, though she says the broadcaster has only commissioned scripts for three more episodes and has yet to confirm a full recommission.

British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2023

The Change review

Beguiling feminist comedy with a stellar cast.

Helen Hawkins, The Arts Desk, 22nd June 2023

The Change review

Bridget Christie has created one of the most important, brilliant British comedies in recent years.

Julia Raeside, i Newspaper, 21st June 2023

The Change review

Much of the advance publicity for The Change has focussed on its menopausal aspect - no surprise given the title and how rare it is for that time of life to be a storyline, especially a positive one.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st June 2023

The Change review

Bridget Christie's super-cool menopause comedy is like nothing else on TV.

Ellen E Jones, The Guardian, 21st June 2023

Baldrick to read Blackadder Bedtime Story for Comic Relief

The BBC has revealed its plans for Red Nose Day, with Tony Robinson reprising his Blackadder character Baldrick for a Bedtime Story. Other Comic Relief sketches include one themed around Love Island and another around Eurovision.

British Comedy Guide, 9th March 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 Christmas special review

You'll laugh, gasp in shock ... then punch the air.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 23rd December 2022

Motherland: Last Christmas, review

The scabrous parenting sitcom is the perfect antidote to syrupy sweet Christmas fare.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd December 2022

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