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Motherland

7.2/10 73 votes
Comedy

Sitcom about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic side of parenting.

Created by:
Sharon Horgan, Graham Linehan, Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz
Cast:
Anna Maxwell Martin, Diane Morgan, Paul Ready, Lucy Punch
Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom
Network:
BBC Two

Episode guide

Seasons

4 available

Series 1

Episodes

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Episode 1

★ 6.5

The Birthday Party

2017-11-07 · 29m

Julia throws a birthday party for Ivy, but with her mom refusing to help, Julia must rely on Liz and Kevin's party skills along with her own event-organizing savvy to make it a success.

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Episode 2

★ 6.8

Auction of Promises

2017-11-14 · 29m

Julia gets involved in a school fundraiser, where she hopes to impress a former colleague. Kevin has a battle with the cloakroom, and despite Anne's protests, Liz takes care of the bar.

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Episode 3

★ 6.3

The Pool Party

2017-11-21 · 29m

A pool party ruins Julia's plans right before an important event at work. Liz looks for a date, and Kevin gets annoyed by a new dad on the scene, who goes way back with Amanda.

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Episode 4

★ 6.5

The Cavalry

2017-11-28 · 29m

Julia's in-laws arrive to help while her husband Paul is away. Luckily, Kevin is around and loves old people. Amanda reluctantly gives Liz her old coat, which has a surprising effect on Liz.

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Episode 5

★ 6.5

The After Party

2017-12-05 · 29m

Anne's carpool propels her into the limelight. Kevin finds himself in the role of confidant for Amanda, who shares a deep secret with him. Liz and Julia's friendship teeters on the brink.

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Episode 6

★ 7.0

The Caretaker

2017-12-12 · 29m

Julia's childcare woes are over when she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz becomes strained. Amanda keeps a low profile after Kevin blurts out her secret.

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Cast

Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin

Julia

Diane Morgan

Diane Morgan

Liz

Paul Ready

Paul Ready

Kevin

Lucy Punch

Lucy Punch

Amanda

Phillipa Dunne

Phillipa Dunne

Anne

Tanya Moodie

Tanya Moodie

Meg

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