Motherland
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two / BBC One
- 2016 - 2022
- 20 episodes (3 series)
Comedy about middle-class parenthood and juggling kids, school, and other parents. Stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Diane Morgan, Paul Ready, Lucy Punch, Philippa Dunne and more.
Streaming rank this week: 420
Press clippings Page 2
Why is it still so rare for TV comedy mums to be as flawed and funny as the dads?
"Men aren't the victims here! They are - as always - the victors", writes Victoria Coren Mitchell.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, The Telegraph, 28th January 2023Motherland's Kevin 'makes mockery of stay-at-home dads' says lecturer
He's the anxious, sensitive dad who's the butt of many of the mums' jokes in BBC sitcom Motherland. But the character Kevin has been criticised for making stay-at-home fathers seem 'wimpy and unmasculine', a higher education conference was told.
Victoria Allen, Daily Mail, 20th January 2023Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 shortlist
The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2023Motherland: 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 2022Motherland Christmas special review
You'll laugh, gasp in shock ... then punch the air.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 23rd December 2022Motherland, BBC One, review
As chaotic and emotional as a family Christmas.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 23rd December 2022Motherland: Last Christmas, review
The scabrous parenting sitcom is the perfect antidote to syrupy sweet Christmas fare.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd December 2022How to have a Motherland Christmas
Sharon Horgan's school-gate comedy is back with a special. Helen Rumbelow asks its stars how they do the festive season.
Helen Rumbelow, The Times, 16th December 2022Motherland switches to BBC One for Christmas special
Motherland is switching to BBC One for a Christmas special, with Julia hosting a chaotic gathering at her house, while Amanda is spending Christmas day with Johnny and his new wife.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022Anna Maxwell Martin admits her kids hate Motherland
The 45-year-old actress - who has played Julia on the beloved sitcom since 2017 - admitted her two daughters don't enjoy watching the hit show because they find her role 'embarrassing'.
Alistair McGeorge, Metro, 20th June 2022