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We loved the pilot, now there's a series : Motherland

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Optimist1 · 28/10/2017 18:02

Remember Anna Maxwell-Martin playing the heroine who's trying to negotiate her way through motherhood, school gate cliques etc? Diane Morgan playing her plucky new friend, and SAHD Paul Ready? Written by Graham and Helen Linehan, Sharon Horgan and Holly Walsh?

The pilot is being shown again on BBC2 on Monday at 10:00pm with the series to start next week, according to Radio Times.

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Pithivier · 28/10/2017 18:41

What was it about?

thatstoast · 28/10/2017 18:45

Great. I really enjoyed the pilot.

Xmasbaby11 · 28/10/2017 18:47

Yay! I read the interview with Diane Morgan today in the Guardian. Looking forward to It!

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Optimist1 · 28/10/2017 19:59

Pithivier - it was a good half-hour comedy about a woman coping with all the stuff that mothers of young children deal with. Witty and original IMO - give it a try on Monday to see if you like it too!

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user1487175389 · 28/10/2017 20:01

I really enjoyed the pilot.

RozTheSchnoz · 29/10/2017 08:13

Ah thank you - I really enjoyed the pilot; will set up the series link now Smile

Pithivier · 29/10/2017 08:32

I will definitely Italy check that out. Thanks.

youngestisapsycho · 29/10/2017 21:58

They were filming this in the cafe near my house a while back.... I saw the pilot and enjoyed it.

CoolCarrie · 30/10/2017 14:59

Pilot is repeated tonight BBC2 at 10!

RJnomore1 · 30/10/2017 22:44

Ooh I liked that! Thank you

Petalflowers · 30/10/2017 22:53

Quite enjoyed but a little too cliche-d - Queen Bee SAHM, breast feeding, single laid back mum etc. The writers have definantly been reading mumsnet!

shittyshitybangbang · 30/10/2017 22:58

I'm checking the BBC IPlayer but it's not on there, anyone know why?.

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Optimist1 · 30/10/2017 23:05

It seems to be available now, shittyshitty - available for 29 days. I used the search box to locate it.

Glad you enjoyed it, RJ.

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BMW6 · 31/10/2017 07:48

Funniest thing I've seen for years! As soon as it started I thought Mumsnetters are going to LOVE this! Maybe a few will have cat's-bum-mouth because it so succinctly took the piss out of certain types, but I doubt that they'll admit to it....,... Grin

SquareWord · 31/10/2017 07:52

Loved the pilot! Hope the series is as good.

southeastdweller · 31/10/2017 07:53

Just as fab as I remembered. Good to see AMW in a comedy for a change and Lucy Punch nails her character, Amanda.

cinnamonwoman · 31/10/2017 10:21

That was hilarious. Loved it!

LloydColeandtheCoconuts · 31/10/2017 14:35

Brilliant. So funny Halloween Grin

confusedandemployed · 31/10/2017 18:37

Just watched this, really enjoyed it.

leccybill · 01/11/2017 00:23

Just watched this, laughed a lot - which is rare for a Tuesday.

southeastdweller · 07/11/2017 18:37

Meant to say AMM not AMW (Anna Maxwell Martin).

Heads up that the series starts tonight!

CoolCarrie · 07/11/2017 20:06

Tonight 10.00 BBC 2

unlimiteddilutingjuice · 07/11/2017 20:09

Oh my God! This is the best news I've had all day! I LOVED the pilot.

strugglingtodomybest · 07/11/2017 20:12

It was a bit clichéd, but me and DH had some proper belly laughs at parts so I'm looking forward to watching more of it.

Petalflowers · 07/11/2017 22:18

Anyone watching? I liked the balloon blowing up bit.