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Motherland

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2022
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
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Tanya Moodie, Lucy Punch, Paul Ready, Anna Maxwell Martin, Diane Morgan, and Philippa Dunne in Motherland (2016)
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This is a programme about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood. It looks at the competitive side and unromantic take on parenting--not the cute, acceptable face of mo... Read allThis is a programme about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood. It looks at the competitive side and unromantic take on parenting--not the cute, acceptable face of motherhood.This is a programme about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood. It looks at the competitive side and unromantic take on parenting--not the cute, acceptable face of motherhood.

  • Creators
    • Sharon Horgan
    • Holly Walsh
    • Graham Linehan
  • Stars
    • Anna Maxwell Martin
    • Lucy Punch
    • Diane Morgan
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    9.8K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    724
    375
    • Creators
      • Sharon Horgan
      • Holly Walsh
      • Graham Linehan
    • Stars
      • Anna Maxwell Martin
      • Lucy Punch
      • Diane Morgan
    • 78User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 5 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Anna Maxwell Martin
    Anna Maxwell Martin
    • Julia…
    • 2016–2022
    Lucy Punch
    Lucy Punch
    • Amanda
    • 2016–2022
    Diane Morgan
    Diane Morgan
    • Liz
    • 2016–2022
    Paul Ready
    Paul Ready
    • Kevin Brady
    • 2016–2022
    Philippa Dunne
    Philippa Dunne
    • Anne…
    • 2016–2022
    Ellie Haddington
    • Marion
    • 2016–2022
    Tanya Moodie
    Tanya Moodie
    • Meg
    • 2019–2022
    Oliver Chris
    Oliver Chris
    • Paul
    • 2016–2022
    Jackie Clune
    • Mrs. Lamb
    • 2017–2022
    Terry Mynott
    Terry Mynott
    • Johnny…
    • 2016–2022
    Nick Nevern
    Nick Nevern
    • Lee
    • 2017–2021
    Sabine Crossen
    Sabine Crossen
    • Alpha Mum 2
    • 2017
    Robbie Gee
    Robbie Gee
    • Garry
    • 2021
    Tom Meeten
    Tom Meeten
    • Sam
    • 2019–2021
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • Bill
    • 2019–2022
    Margaret Cabourn-Smith
    Margaret Cabourn-Smith
    • Janet…
    • 2016–2021
    David Calder
    David Calder
    • Geoff
    • 2017–2022
    Penny Ryder
    Penny Ryder
    • Elizabeth
    • 2017–2022
    • Creators
      • Sharon Horgan
      • Holly Walsh
      • Graham Linehan
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    9Katiousha

    Very very funny and real

    I don't know why I never heard about this series. It is certainly the funniest pilot I have seen in a long time. Absolutely hilarious and fresh and real unlike clichéd Hollywood motherhood depictions. At least most mothers I know would surely identify. Really disappointing that there is only this one episode --looking forward to more.
    9iloveair

    Absolutely Fantastic

    Don't understand the negative reviews. I don't usually watch anything BBC but this show is unmissable and Diane Morgan is a joy to watch.
    9Linmalut

    Best of the best!

    I didn't know what to expect from this comedy and was pleasantly surprised, it exceeds any expectations! It's brilliant, so so funny, I was crying from laughter watching it. Uplifting hilarious series, absolutely fantastic!
    8samthejudgeamos

    I'm not a parent, I thought I would hate it

    But I laughed til i ached . I think we all know a parent or two like this lot.
    10destiny_west

    Best Show I've seen in Ages.

    After seeing a quick clip of Motherland on Facebook, I knew I had to watch it immediately. I then binge watched all three seasons in 2 days. I probably could have done it quicker, but I was trying to be sensible and it was Christmas.

    What can I say? This is one of the funniest series I have watched. Personally I could completely identify with the 'friends circle' because I was always one of the 'outcast' mums.

    It sums up that school scene perfectly.

    The acting was all great and there was not one single boring episode.

    I truly hope this comes back for a season 4. I definitely need more of it, as I am sure you will agree with once you have watched the series.

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    • Trivia
      Was originally a 2011 pilot on the American network ABC. However, Sharon Horgan reworked the script when the pilot wasn't picked up for a full season and collaborated with Graham Linehan on turning it into a British comedy series instead. It was picked up for a full season in October 2016.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #4.100 (2021)

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Материнство
    • Filming locations
      • Chiswick, London, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Boom Cymru
      • Delightful Industries
      • Merman
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      30 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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