The BBC has confirmed that Amandaland, a spin-off of the hit series Motherland, will return for a second series. According to BBC chief content officer Kate Phillips, the show "took the number one spot for 2025." Phillips added that the broadcaster is "really proud of this iconic show."
The first series of Amandaland launched in 2025 and was followed by a Christmas special, according to major media reports. The show holds an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, according to the review aggregator, and is available to stream on Netflix and BBC iPlayer, according to the BBC. The series follows Amanda Hughes, played by Lucy Punch, after her divorce as she moves to South Harlesden (SoHa), a fact confirmed by multiple sources. The BBC's promotional text describes the premise as "life after Motherland. Downsizing, facing the horror of modern teens - not even an alpha mum can do it alone. And then there's her mother..."
She came, she saw, she gentrified.
The cast includes Dame Joanna Lumley as Amanda's mother Felicity, Philippa Dunne as her friend Anne, Rochenda Sandall as Fi, Harriet Webb as Abs (the ex-wife of Mal), Samuel Anderson as Mal (Amanda's basement neighbour), Ekow Quartey as JJ (Abs's new husband), and Sibhan McSweeney as Della. According to Daily Mail - Home, Amanda (character) described her move as "she came, she saw, she gentrified." The same source reported that Amanda (character) said: "Welcome everyone. You've probably seen my content and assumed it's another lifestyle brand." Felicity (character) was quoted as asking: "You post a picture of yourself eating cakes, and that's a job?"
The second series is currently in production and will feature Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan, according to major media reports. It is unclear how many episodes the second series will have or whether it will be the final series.
Welcome everyone. You've probably seen my content and assumed it's another lifestyle brand.
A Red Nose Day special sketch has been confirmed, according to major media reports. The sketch will feature multiple famous Amandas, including Amanda Holden, Amanda Lamb, Amanda Barrie, Amanda Byram, and Amanda Collier. The sketch will see Amanda visit BBC Broadcasting House with Anne, where they encounter other Amandas. The air date for the special has not been announced.
I use social media to touch people.
I've just smashed 7km so you'll have to excuse my appearance.
Love anything handmade.
You post a picture of yourself eating cakes, and that's a job?
It's remarkable to think that Amanda's move to SoHa only happened last year and yet in such a short space of time it has become the mother of all comedies, taking the number one spot for 2025.
We are really proud of this iconic show.