BBC confirms future of Amandaland before series one has even finished – after Motherland spin off proved a hit with fans

THE future of BBC comedy Amandaland has been confirmed before series one has even finished.

Lucy Punch reprises her role as Amanda Hughes in the Motherland spin-off.

Following a successful launch, the BBC have confirmed Amandaland will return for a second series.

In the spin-off, Amanda has downsized and moved to South Harlesden post-divorce.

With children Manus and Georgie in secondary school, she’s had to wrap her head around raising modern teenagers.

For example, facing the likes of teenage drinking, fake Instagram accounts and eco anxiety.

Also on the journey was Amanda’s mother Felicity (Joanna Lumley), who was in denial about her own loneliness.

Motherland favourite Anne (Philippa Dunne) also returned for the new iteration.

Despite being briefly out of Amanda’s grasp, she is sucked back in to help her navigate the secondary school parents’ social scene.

New characters include Amanda’s long-suffering downstairs neighbour Mal (Samuel Anderson) and JJ (Ekow Quartey), the stepfather to Mal’s son Ned.

Also introduced are power couple Della and Fi (Siobhán McSweeney and Rochenda Sandall).

Viewers have also seen smooth-talking South African
property developer Johannes (Peter Serafinowicz).

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Holly Wash, the show’s co-creator and co-writer, said: “We’ve been bowled over by the response to Amandaland and can’t wait to get co-labbing on the next series.”

Co-creator Sharon Horgan remarked: “With any new show you put out there, your main hope is to make something you love and are proud of.

“The extra bonus is that it’s a critical hit. But to have a loyal audience of this size is just beyond your hopes and expectations.

“The incredible cast and writers, director and production team worked so hard on this show and it’s wonderful to see that hard work pay off.

“Special thanks to Lucy for being the most extraordinary front woman and to the BBC for having such faith in the idea of Amandaland from the off.”

Tanya Qureshi, the BBC‘s Head of Comedy, added: “We always had high hopes for Amandaland, but it’s been amazing to see how much viewers have embraced not just the returning characters, but the brilliant new additions too.

“We’re so thrilled to reunite with this talented team for another instalment of Amanda’s new life in SoHa.”

Amandaland airs on BBC One and iPlayer.