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.

Christmas Special: Episode Image
Episode 0Christmas Special

It’s the mother of all Christmases as the gang attend Amanda’s festive soiree. Contains some strong language.

Nit Blitz: Episode Image
Episode 1Nit Blitz

Episode 1. A nit pandemic sweeps the school, Meg faces a crisis and Kevin commits a crime of passion. Contains some strong language.

Catchment Area: Episode Image
Episode 2Catchment Area

Episode 2. Liz has a shock from Kev’s divorce lawyer, and Julia turns to religion for a school place. Contains some strong language.

Mother's Day: Episode Image
Episode 3Mother's Day

Episode 3. Julia feels ignored, while Amanda endures Mother’s Day lunch with her mother Felicity. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 4School Trip

Episode 4. Julia, Liz and Meg endure the school trip from hell. Contains some strong language.

Surprise Birthday: Episode Image
Episode 5Surprise Birthday

Episode 5. Julia’s crush on her builder intensifies, and Kev confronts Amanda. Contains some strong language.

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