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Amandaland Christmas Special Airs Tonight on BBC One at 9:15pm

The Motherland spin-off unites Joanna Lumley with Jennifer Saunders in a late-autumn one-off.

Overview

  • The episode will stream on BBC iPlayer at the same time as the TV broadcast.
  • The cast features Lucy Punch as Amanda, Philippa Dunne as Anne, Joanna Lumley as Felicity, Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan, and Samuel Anderson as Mal, with Miley Locke and Alexander Shaw also appearing.
  • A BBC synopsis teases a trip to Aunt Joan’s country house, simmering family tensions, and a hidden photo hinting at a buried secret.
  • The special marks a long-awaited on-screen reunion for Lumley and Saunders, noted for their iconic comedy partnership.
  • Production was added late to the BBC slate and filmed in autumn, with stars promising a festive, funny tone that leans into Amandaland’s champagne-fueled chaos.