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Amandaland 2026 Christmas special announced as BBC hit comedy returns with Lucy Punch

It’s time to return to ‘So-Ha’ for Christmas again this year

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Amandaland to return for 2026 Christmas special, BBC announces

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Amandaland returns with ‘ultimate present’ Christmas special

The Motherland spin-off series stars Lucy Punch as Amanda – a formerly wealthy mother who downsizes and moves to South Harlesden after a divorce.

Evening Standard · Sep 30

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Who are all the stars up for National Television Awards? Jeremy Clarkson and Tyson Fury lead the nominations

TV personalities will compete against Stacey Solomon in a new category recognising the rise of fly-on-the-wall celebrity-led shows at Tuesday night’s awards show

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Joanna Lumley isn't slowing down at 80 and reveals 'dream come true' 40th wedding anniversary celebration

The AbFab star shares why age doesn’t mean much to her as she eyes exciting new plans after turning 80

Woman & Home · Jul 1

TV tonight: the series finale of excellent comedy Amandaland

In the series two finale, Lucy Punch confirms her position as one of the great sitcom grotesques. Plus: an undercover investigation into high street crime. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Lucy Punch and Stephen Graham among stars in sports fuelled Burberry campaign

Jason Sudeikis, Romeo Beckham and Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley also featured in the Autumn campaign for the luxury fashion house.

Evening Standard · May 26

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Amandaland's Lucy Punch wears a £65 Charles & Keith burgundy bag that looks seriously high-end

Shop it whilst it's in stock

Woman & Home · May 19

Bafta winner Amandaland renewed for third series as BBC announces major comedy push

Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch as a delusional divorcee, recently aired its second series after becoming one of the BBC’s most popular shows

The Independent UK · May 13

Amandaland renewed for third series

Comedies including Black Ops, Things You Should Have Done, and Am I Being Unreasonable? have also been commissioned for new series.

Evening Standard · May 13

Anne, is that you? Amandaland star Philippa Dunne's flattering BAFTAs dress is the way to wear sequins during the day

Don't wait for an occasion - her £185 dress is selling out

Woman & Home · May 12

Bright sparks: ‘Dopamine dressing’ lights up Bafta red carpet

Red, yellow and orange outfits with a splash of metallic set the glamour tone at the TV awards.

Evening Standard · May 11

I dare you to censor this, BBC! The biggest and bravest shocks of the TV Baftas

From Adolescence to Code of Silence, there was no end of curveball victories at this year’s TV awards – plus a stunningly daring speech. May wonders never cease

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Adolescence scoops four prizes in dominant night at Bafta TV awards

Netflix show wins best limited drama while Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Christine Tremarco take acting prizes

The Guardian - UK · May 10

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The Guardian - UK · May 9

Amandaland to Olof Dreijer: the week in rave reviews

Lucy Punch’s middle-class antihero is back, and one half of the Knife presents an album of dazzlingly inventive psychedelia. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Adolescence to The Celebrity Traitors: who will win the TV Baftas … and who should?

Jack Thorne’s headline-grabbing drama about toxic masculinity is the clear favourite. But might the odds be stacked against it? Here is our guide to the worthiest winners

The Independent UK · May 7

I spend my life trying not to be an embarrassing ‘Amandaland’ mum – but it doesn’t always work

FIRST PERSON: Lucy Punch is back on our screens as the ultimate cringe mum in ‘Amandaland’, but the truth is lots of mums have a little bit of her inside us, says Charlotte Cripps, whether they will admit it or not

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Amandaland series two review – file this mesmerising comedy icon next to Alan Partridge and David Brent

Lucy Punch is brilliant as this comedy’s delusional, narcississtic lead and Joanna Lumley is magnetic as her mum. It’s not as delectably spiky as Motherland, but the comforting vibes are what make it worth watching

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The Independent UK · May 6

Amandaland season 2 review – Lucy Punch’s social-climbing mum is as insufferable and hilarious as ever

4/5 Sharon Horgan’s ‘Motherland’ spin-off hits its stride in series two

Evening Standard · May 6

Amandaland season 2 review: influencer culture reaches South Harlesden

4/5 For the delusional Amanda, played by Lucy Punch, finding herself going viral is the obvious next step

Evening Standard · May 6

Lucy Punch shares upsetting fan encounter as Amandaland returns for series two

Amandaland series two premiered on BBC on Wednesday, with six episodes available to stream now on iPlayer

TechRadar · May 6

How to watch Amandaland season 2 online from anywhere

Here's how to watch Amandaland season 2 online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE, as Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley return for more chaos.

Tom’s Guide · May 6

How to watch 'Amandaland' season 2 online from anywhere — stream for free

Amanda is back to complicate life in SoHa. Here's how to watch 'Amandaland' season 2 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from anywhere.

The Guardian - UK · May 6

TV tonight: Amandaland is back – and its star is as insufferable as ever

Lucy Punch’s titular protagonist deals with a new rival in the opener of season two. Plus: a hair-raising documentary about the Salisbury poisonings examines a near catastrophe. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · May 6

‘Everyone knows an Amanda!’ Joanna Lumley and Lucy Punch on the return of comedy smash, Amandaland

The funniest comedy on British TV is back. Its stars talk about scruffiness, mortifying encounters with the public and why they’ve loved each other for two decades

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