How To Watch Amandaland Online
| Premiere: Wednesday, February 5 |
| Time: 9pm GMT |
| Channel: BBC One |
| Free Stream: Stream live or on catch-up on BBC iPlayer (UK) |
| International stream: Stan (AU) |
| Watch anywhere: Stream from anywhere with NordVPN |
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Three long years after we last heard from the MCU (Motherland Cinematic Universe), the Robert Downey Jr. of school run politics returns. Divorced, downsizing and the mother of teenage boys, Lucy Punch’s (A Series of Unfortunate Events) Amanda has got her work cut out in this new spin-off sitcom. If anyone can manage it, it’s probably not Amanda, but she’ll bring heaps of gusto and plenty of main character energy along with her. So, read on below as we explain how to watch Amandaland online and for free and stream from anywhere with a VPN.
When the riotously funny Motherland low-key concluded by ruining everyone’s Christmas with a downer of a special in 2022, it seemed like goodbye to the yummy mummies of London’s obnoxiously middle-class Queen’s Park. That show revolved around Anna Maxwell Martin’s (Line of Duty) chaotic Julia, who was forever one step behind Alpha mum Amanda. Over the course of the show, their animosity softened, of course, with marriage troubles and failed businesses drawing out a softer side of the acerbic pack leader with even long-suffering ‘friend’ Anne (Phillipa Dunne, The Woman in the Wall) thriving as Amanda’s facade of domestic bliss fell apart.
Anyone worried that we might have another Joey on our hands, rest assured this is far more likely to be a Frasier, with the original creative team of Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz and Bad Sisters’ Sharon Horgan back on board. Of the revival, Horgan says “"I was genuinely sad having to say goodbye to Motherland. There's such a fondness for that show and those characters. So it was a real thrill to get to pick up the further adventures of Amanda. Lucy is at the top of her game in the role and joined by an incredibly funny and talented new cast. We can't wait to showcase the next challenges of parenthood and the very particular kind of friendship the school gates bring.”
And what challenges they’ll be, as Amanda ups sticks to South Harlesden (SoHa, darling), and finds herself confronted with the teenage parenting horrors of binge drinking, social media and eco anxiety. But she won’t be entirely alone – although she may wish she was – as both her mother (Joanna Lumley, reprising her Motherland guest role) and Anne are along for the ride. As are potential suitors for the newly single mother, namely Samuel Anderson’s fellow parent Mal and Peter Serafinowicz’ (The Gentlemen) South African property developer Johannes.
Read on below for all you need to watch Amandaland online from anywhere and for free on BBC iPlayer.
How to watch Amandaland online in the UK for free on BBC iPlayer
Amandaland will premiere on BBC One on Wednesday, February 5 at 9pm GMT. You'll also be able to stream the full six-episode boxset on the same date, for free, from 6am GMT via BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer, the BBC’s online platform, is 100% free to use. Simply go ahead and sign-up for a BBC iPlayer account. All you need is an email address and a UK postcode (e.g. W12 7FA) and a valid TV licence.
Overseas? Use a VPN using the instructions below to access BBC iPlayer like you would at home.
How to watch Amandaland online from anywhere
If you're a UK citizen on vacation or working overseas, you can still watch Amandaland online just as you would at home.
While services like BBC iPlayer block access from IP addresses outside of the UK, there's a handy piece of software called a VPN that can change your IP address, allowing you to watch UK TV online by making it look like you're accessing streaming services from any country in the world.
For example, UK citizens overseas can subscribe to a VPN, join a UK-based server and access their subscription from anywhere in the world, just like they would back home.
Step-by-step of using a VPN to unblock:
1. Choose your ideal VPN and install – our go-to recommendation for unblocking is NordVPN.
2. Connect to a server - for BBC iPlayer, for example, you'll want to connect to a server based in the UK
3. Go to the live stream you wish to access - for Amandaland, head to BBC iPlayer
Can I watch Amandaland in the US?
Motherland can be streamed on MGM+ in the US. While there's no confirmation that Amandaland will end up there too, with Lionsgate handling international distribution, we wouldn't be surprised if it joins it's 'mother' show.
A UK citizen trying to access your free stream? Use a VPN to port yourself back home.
Can I watch Amandaland in Canada?
Again, we'd expect Amandaland to stream on MGM+ in Canada, but check back for concrete details as they arrive.
Currently out of the country? Simply download a VPN to connect to BBC iPlayer or your regional streaming service, regardless of where you’re located.
How to watch Amandaland online in Australia
Amandaland will stream exclusively on Stan in Australia from Thursday, February 6. That's also where you'll find all episodes of the OG Motherland.
Stan prices start at AU$12 per month, up to $22 for the premium tier
Brit abroad? If you’re abroad and want to connect to your usual streaming services, you can purchase a VPN to allow you to watch no matter where in the world you happen to be.
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Amandaland Release Date & Episode Schedule
All six episodes of Amandaland will arrive on BBC iPlayer in the UK on Wednesday, February 5 at 6am GMT. The show will premiere in Australia the following day. North American release dates are TBC.
U.K. viewers can also watch episodes weekly on BBC One (9pm GMT) on the following schedule:
- Episode 1: "House Party" – Wednesday, February 5
- Episode 2: "Car Boot" – Wednesday, February 12
- Episode 3: "New Job" – Wednesday, February 19
- Episode 4: "Boyfriends" – Wednesday, February 26
- Episode 5: "Camping" – Wednesday, March 5
- Episode 6: "The Heesas" – Wednesday, March 12
Amandaland Cast
- Lucy Punch as Amanda
- Joanna Lumley as Felicity
- Philippa Dunne as Anne
- Samuel Anderson as Mal
- Siobhan McSweeney as Della
- Rochenda Sandall as Fi
- Ekow Quartey as JJ
- Peter Serafinowicz as Johannes
Is Amandaland A Spin-Off?
Amandaland is a spin-off of Motherland, the wildly successful sitcom from Sharon Horgan, Helen Serafinowicz and Holly Walsh, which explored middle-class motherhood in a posh London suburb. Starring Anna Maxwell Martin as Julia, the show debuted with a one-off pilot in 2016 before delivering a full season in 2017. The show concluded after three seasons and a special with a final Christmas special in 2022.
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