Amandaland Christmas special confirmed for second BBC festive episode
Filming is underway for the new instalment of the popular Motherland spin-off, set to air in December.
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The BBC has announced that the comedy series Amandaland will return for a second Christmas special. Filming for the new festive episode is now in progress. The show, a spin-off of the award-winning series Motherland, features Lucy Punch in the lead role as Amanda, a formerly affluent mother who relocates to South Harlesden following a divorce.
Details of the new special
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The upcoming Christmas special, scheduled for broadcast in December, will see Lucy Punch reprise her role as Amanda. According to the BBC, Amanda will abandon her quiet Christmas Eve plans after an unexpected meeting with an old school friend, deciding instead to host a large, last-minute party with the aim of impressing her. The plot centres on Amanda's attempt to organise a high-end event within a 24-hour timeframe to reconnect with her former social circle.
Daisy Haggard is set to make a guest appearance as Millie, an old acquaintance of Amanda's. The returning cast includes Samuel Anderson as Mal, Rochenda Samuel as Fi, Ekow Quartey as JJ, Harriet Webb as Abs, Cavan Clerkin as Daniel, Rosie Cavaliero as Claire, Alexander Shaw as Manus, Miley Locke as Georgie, Anya McKenna-Bruce as Morten, and Archie Smith as Ned.
There's mistletoe, cheese straws and a middle-aged, wannabe sexy Santa. We are all delighted to be back again for an Amandaland Xmas spesh.
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Viewer reception and awards
The 2025 Christmas special of Amandaland achieved significant viewership, becoming the UK's most-watched comedy episode of that year with a total of 7.4 million viewers over a 28-day period. The series itself has garnered critical acclaim, with its first season winning the award for best scripted comedy at the 2026 Bafta TV Awards. The commission for a third series of Amandaland was announced earlier this year at the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool.
Writer and director Holly Walsh, along with writer Laurence Rickard, expressed their enthusiasm for the new special. Seb Barwell, BBC commissioning editor, stated that the previous year's special had become an unexpected Christmas tradition and that the broadcaster was pleased to have the characters return for another hour-long episode.
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+What is Amandaland?
Amandaland is a comedy series that serves as a spin-off from the award-winning show Motherland. It stars Lucy Punch as Amanda, a character who moves to South Harlesden after a divorce. The show premiered in 2025 and has since aired two series.
+When will the new Amandaland Christmas special be shown?
The new Christmas special for Amandaland has been confirmed by the BBC and is scheduled to air in December. Filming for the festive episode is currently underway.
+How popular was the previous Amandaland Christmas special?
The Christmas special broadcast in 2025 was the most-watched comedy episode in the UK for that year. It attracted a total viewership of 7.4 million people over a 28-day period.
+Has Amandaland won any awards?
Yes, Amandaland has received critical recognition. Its first series was awarded best scripted comedy at the 2026 Bafta TV Awards, indicating its success and popularity.
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