Motherland

20173 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on
BBC Two

Written by a team that includes multiple award winners Sharon Horgan and Graham Linehan, this sitcom focuses on middle-class parents and the everyday challenges they encounter. From the competitiveness of the morning school run, to the sheer pandemonium of hosting a children's party, `Motherland' gives an honest and amusing depiction of life as a modern-day mother or father to small kids. Armed with their own individual parenting techniques, the leading characters try their best to carry out their responsibilities calmly, tackling each humour-filled situation as it arises.

Pilot: Episode Image
Episode 1Pilot

Meet the Alpha Mums, headed by queen bee Amanda. Then there's Julia, Liz and Kevin... Contains some strong language.

Birthday Party: Episode Image
Episode 1Birthday Party

Episode 1. Julia moves out of her comfort zone when she has a birthday party for her daughter. Contains some strong language.

Auction of Promises: Episode Image
Episode 2Auction of Promises

Episode 2. Julia finds herself heavily involved in a school fundraiser.

Pool Party: Episode Image
Episode 3Pool Party

Episode 3. A pool party ruins Julia's plans before an important event at work. Contains some strong language.

The Cavalry are Coming: Episode Image
Episode 4The Cavalry are Coming

Episode 4. Paul has the perfect solution to aid Julia while he is away: he sends his parents to help.

After Party: Episode Image
Episode 5After Party

Episode 5. Anne's new car propels her into the limelight. Liz and Julia's friendship is under fire. Contains some strong language.

The Caretaker: Episode Image
Episode 6The Caretaker

Episode 6. Julia's childcare problems are solved after she finds the perfect nanny. Contains some strong language.

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