LUCY Punch makes her triumphant return as toxic mum Amanda Hughes, as the BBC’s Amandaland is back on the box.
The with a fresh batch of episodes following the deluded divorcee’s ludicrous life in South Harlesden.
Amandaland is back for a second series Credit: BBC
Series 2 premieres on May 6, 2026. Credit: BBC
The BBC’s synopsis for the latest instalment of reads: “Series 2 finds Amanda still living in SoHa, and juggling teenagers, her online Senuous brand and her “co-lab” working at Kitchen’s Bathrooms and Kitchens.
“Resigned to staying in the area, she is however thrilled by the opening of a hipster coffee shop which to her mind represents a step towards gentrification.
“By mid-series, Amanda’s head has been turned by discovering a big house in the area is up for sale. Desperate to own it, she turns to her mother – only to discover that getting Felicity on board financially comes at a price.
“Her mum may seem evergreen, but is definitely starting to show signs of ageing so maybe living alone is no longer an option.”
When is Amandaland on?
kicks off on at 9pm tonight – Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
It’s a six-episode run, with new episodes dropping at the same time every week.
The full schedule looks like this:
- Episode one: 9pm on Wednesday, May 6
- Episode two: 9pm on Wednesday, May 13
- Episode three: 9pm on Wednesday, May 20
- Episode four: 9pm on Wednesday, May 27
- Episode five: 9pm on Wednesday, June 3
- Episode six: 9pm on Wednesday, June 10
You can also watch every episode on right now.
Series 1 and the are also available on the streaming service if fancy a refresher before jumping back in.
What is the Amandaland series 2 cast?
Lucy Punch as Amanda Hughes
Lucy Punch is up for a Bafta for the lead role this year Credit: BBC
, 48, leads the line once again as snobbish single mum Amanda Hughes.
The London-born actress is best known for her roles in Hot Fuzz, Bad Teacher, Doc Martin and the original Motherland.
She has been nominated for a Bafta this year for Best Female Comedy Performance for the part.
Joanna Lumley as Felicity Sanderson
Joanna Lumley turned 80 just five days before the series 2 launch Credit: BBC
Absolutely Fabulous legend , 80, returns as Amanda’s sharp-tongued mother Felicity Sanderson.
The Dame has been a national treasure since the 1970s, with credits ranging from The New Avengers and Ab Fab to ITV hit Finding Alice.
Expect plenty more cutting one-liners between mother and daughter this series.
Philippa Dunne as Anne Flynn
Derry Girls star Philippa Dunne is also up for a Bafta this year Credit: BBC
Irish actress reprises her role as Amanda’s long-suffering pal Anne Flynn.
She first played the character in Motherland and is also up for a Bafta this year for the role.
Her other credits include C4 smash-hit , This Is Going to Hurt and BBC thriller The Woman in the Wall.
Samuel Anderson as Mal
Former Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson plays Amanda’s love interest Credit: BBC
Samuel Anderson is back as Mal, Amanda’s downstairs neighbour and unspoken love interest.
The Birmingham-born actor previously played teacher Danny Pink in opposite Peter Capaldi.
He has also appeared in The History Boys, Emmerdale and Sky drama Landscapers.
Ekow Quartey as JJ
Ekow Quartey made his big-screen debut as a child in Harry Potter Credit: BBC
, 35, plays JJ – the husband of Mal’s ex Abs and stepdad to her son Ned.
The London-born actor’s other credits include comedy This Way Up, period drama Becoming Elizabeth and Apple TV+ hit Trying.
He made his big-screen debut in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban back in 2004.
The rest of the cast includes:
- Siobhan McSweeney as Della Fry
- Harriet Webb as Abs
- Rochenda Sandall as Fi
- Miley Locke as Amanda’s daughter Georgie
- Alexander Shaw as Amanda’s son Manus
- Jack Veal as Anne’s son Darius
- Pam Ferris as a frail elderly neighbour Elspeth
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