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. Show more
Rosie becomes obsessional about Christmas, unable to understand why it can’t be Christmas all the time. In 2007, Si and Em continue to drift apart and consider splitting up. Show more
Sitcom about motherhood. A pool party ruins Julia's plans before an important event at work. Liz is after a date, and a new dad on the scene puts Kevin's nose out of joint. Show more
Motherland
Pilot
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Sitcom pilot from Graham Linehan and Sharon Horgan. Meet the Alpha Mums, headed by queen bee Amanda. There is also chaotic Liz, events organiser Julia and stay-at-home dad Kevin. Show more
Sitcom. Anne's new car propels her into the limelight as the mums try to get in on her new car pool. Kevin acts as Amanda's confidant, and Liz and Julia's friendship is under fire. Show more
Julia's childcare problems are solved after she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz is strained. Amanda is keeping a low profile. Show more
Julia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post leads to trouble. Liz resents gentrification and Kevin has written an unusual children's book. Show more
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. Show more
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. Show more
The gang are delighted when Kevin books a cottage for them to spend half term in the countryside with all their kids, but it's not long before tempers fray. Show more
Sitcom. Julia moves out of her comfort zone when she reluctantly invites the entire class to her daughter's birthday party. Show more
A school fundraiser is not Julia's idea of an evening out, but somehow she finds herself heavily involved in order to impress a former colleague and new mum crush. Show more
Sitcom. While Paul is away, he has the perfect solution to aid Julia: he sends his parents to help. Meanwhile, Amanda has a clear-out and reluctantly gives Liz her old coat. Show more
In 2007, Rosie has her first full evaluation, and in 2017, her newfound communication skills are put to the test at her school sports day. Show more
As Em gets excited about Si’s annual quiz, Rosie becomes fixated on making her draw a specific picture over and over again. In 2008, Rosie suffers a frightening medical emergency. Show more
Motherland
Christmas Special
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Available for 7 months
It’s time for Amanda’s festive soiree (dress code: tinsel and tiaras), and nothing says Christmas like evil Santa, Anne’s Christmas cocktails and a ban on dark drinks indoors. Show more
Comedy drama. It's a typical Saturday for Rosie, a nine-year-old girl with a learning disability, as her family tries to get her to the park. Show more
Comedy drama. It's bath night for Rosie and, as usual, that means chaos as she insists on having all the bubble bath. Emily decides that she needs to form a strategy. Show more