Motherland

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

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4 episodes

S0 E1 · Pilot

Julia struggles without her mother's help as she tries to juggle work and parenting. She attempts to get in with the alpha moms, but instead finds herself trapped in a world of chaos.

S0 E2 · Christmas Special

It's the mother of all Christmases as the gang attend Amanda's festive soirée (dress code: tinsel & tiaras), and nothing says Christmas like 'Evil Santa', Anne's Christmas cocktails, and a ban on dark drinks indoors.

S0 E3 · Last Christmas

The mums (and Kevin) host the ultimate blended celebrations, but the big day takes a shocking turn at Julia’s.

S0 E4 · To Remove

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Season 1

6 episodes

S1 E1 · The Birthday Party

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.

S1 E2 · Auction of Promises

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.

S1 E3 · The Pool Party

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.

S1 E4 · The Cavalry

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.

S1 E5 · The After Party

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.

S1 E6 · The Caretaker

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.

Season 2

6 episodes

S2 E1 · No Mum Left Behind

A new mum at the school gates attracts the attention of Julia, Liz and Kevin. Does high-flyer Meg really have it all? Meanwhile, Julia agonises over a promotion and the gang have a night out.

S2 E2 · Soft Opening

Julia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post threatens to destroy her good work.

S2 E3 · Mother's Load

Julia finds that working from home is impossible due to all the other tasks loaded upon her. Liz finds herself at a loose end when her youngest starts nursery.

S2 E4 · The Purge

Kevin reluctantly hosts a last minute Halloween party. Julia takes the kids trick or treating in an attempt to meet a celebrity who has just moved into the neighbourhood.

S2 E5 · Le Weekend

The gang are delighted when Kevin books a cottage for them to spend half term in the countryside with all their kids.

S2 E6 · Good Job

Julia struggles to abide by the rules at sports day. Kevin is devastated that a work presentation means he will miss the dads' race.

Season 3

5 episodes

S3 E1 · Nit Blitz

As a nit pandemic sweeps the school, Julia stands accused of triggering a second wave, so she throws a nit treatment party that brings all the drama (and headlice) to her door.

S3 E2 · Catchment Area

The mums (and dad) join the merry go round of secondary school open days as they face the choice of where to send their kids at 11. Julia panics about which catchment area she lives in and even considers a fake religious conversion to beat the system. As Kevin’s divorce progresses, Liz helps him navigate the shark pool of lawyers and makes a worrying discovery about her own situation along the way. Meanwhile, queen bee Amanda struggles with playing second fiddle to Meg’s illness.

S3 E3 · Mother's Day

Mother’s Day leaves Julia feeling ignored while Meg gets spoilt rotten. Amanda endures a passive aggressive lunch with her appalling mother Felicity, played by Joanna Lumley.

S3 E4 · School Trip

Julia, Liz and Meg endure the school coach trip from hell with their nemesis Ashley (Martha Howe Douglas) while Kevin helps Amanda pack up her shop with unimaginable consequences.

S3 E5 · Amanda’s FUNraiser

At the PTA charity FUNraiser, Julia resolves to leave Paul for her builder Garry, Kev’s attempts to clear the air with Amanda backfire, and Anne finally loses her rag.

Trailers

Motherland: Trailer - BBC Two