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British comedy series
Amandaland is a British sitcom television series which is a spin-off from Motherland with Lucy Punch reprising the role of Amanda. The series also stars Joanna Lumley and Phillippa Dunne as Felicity and Anne. The first series was broadcast on BBC One from 5 February 2025, followed by a Christmas special. A second series started on 6 May 2026. A Christmas special is due to air in December 2026.
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Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is followed by Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night.
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Amandaland Christmas Special to be centre of BBC's festive tv lineup The BBC has commissioned a new Amandaland Christmas special for 2026, with Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne...
Following two hugely successful series and a record-breaking Christmas special last year, BBC Comedy has commissioned an Amandaland Christmas special for 2026.The award-winning series, starring Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne, will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC One with a festive dose of So-Ha chaos,…