Motherland

This is a programme about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood. It looks at the competitive side and unromantic tale on parenting--not the cute, acceptable face of motherhood.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Anna Maxwell Martin , Lucy Punch , Diane Morgan , Paul Ready , Philippa Dunne , Ellie Haddington , Tanya Moodie , Oliver Chris , Jackie Clune , Terry Mynott , Nick Nevern , Sabine Crossen , Robbie Gee , Tom Meeten , Anthony Head , Margaret Cabourn-Smith , David Calder , Penny Ryder

0Season 1

S1.E0 ∙ Pilot

Mon, Oct 30, 2017

Harassed mother Julia is so disorganised that she brings her children to school on the half-term holiday and makes up an excuse about coming in to report bullying. With no help from her hippie mother Marion or ex-spouse Paul, she aims to be part of a child-minding share-group run by the queenly Amanda, but ends up minding the brood of amiable but slatternly Liz, who cuts off her finger and needs a hospital visit. Finally rejected by Amanda's clique, Julia and Liz decide to form their own group with shy househusband Kevin.

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Birthday Party

Tue, Nov 7, 2017

Julia plans a party for her daughter Ivy's birthday. However she has to lie to Amanda when she turns sick. Meanwhile a drop off party turns into a parents party as well.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Auction of Promises

Tue, Nov 14, 2017

Julia does not normally get involved in school activities but when she hears that old work colleague Caroline Lacy, now a high-flyer, is organising a fund-raiser she sets out to impress her by suggesting an auction of promises. Come the event Kevin struggles as the human cloakroom whilst Amanda's arrogant contribution backfires thanks to Liz, who also puts Julia in a very awkward position.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Pool Party

Wed, Nov 22, 2017

Julia wants to be at work for famous war photographer Malcolm Spender's book launch but has to help out at a kids' pool party, where she is annoyed to see her mother and Kevin feels upstaged by the charismatic James. He plots revenge but soon regrets it whilst Liz hopes for a hot date with a man whose wallet she has found.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ The Cavalry

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

Against Julia's wishes Paul sends his parents to help with child care but they are a very clumsy, penny-pinching couple in need of help themselves. Kevin warms to them but they fail to recognize him whilst Julia goes to great lengths to get on with the school secretary Mrs Lamb to enroll her children in the school's breakfast club. Meanwhile Liz jumps at the opportunity to bag another lover, an amorous flower seller.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The After Party

Tue, Dec 5, 2017

Anne's new car propels her into the limelight as the mums try to get in on her new car pool. Kevin finds himself in the new role of confidant as Amanda shares a deep secret. And Liz and Julia's friendship is under fire as Liz realises she is just a 'mum' friend.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ The Caretaker

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

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 after Kevin blurted out her secret. Liz visits Lee's new partner to give her some advice. The school caretaker is in hospital but the Mums have lost their ringleader and there's nobody to organise a card.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ No Mum Left Behind

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

A confident new mum at school makes a strong impression on the group. Julia weighs a dilemma at work.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Soft Opening

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

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

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Mother's Load

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

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.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ The Purge

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

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.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Le Weekend

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

Kevin books a house in the countryside for the group, but rural living presents some challenges. Liz makes a new friend camping in the backyard.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Good Job

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

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

0Season 3

S3.E0 ∙ Christmas Special

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

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.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Nit Blitz

Mon, May 10, 2021

When a nit pandemic sweeps the school, Julia is accused of triggering a second wave. In the hope of getting back into everyone's good books she hosts a nit treatment party - bringing the other's dramas and head-lice into her home.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Catchment Area

Mon, May 10, 2021

The parents 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 is in and considers a fake religious conversion to beat the system.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Mother's Day

Mon, May 10, 2021

Mother's Day leaves Julia feeling ignored while Meg gets spoilt rotten. Amanda endures a passive aggressive lunch with her appalling mother Felicity.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ School Trip

Mon, May 10, 2021

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

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Amanda's FUNraiser

Mon, May 10, 2021

Amanda's PTA charity FUNraiser is doubling up as her birthday celebration, meaning everyone is dragged into a big event. Mixing sponsored cycling with Anne's lethal cocktails results in a night of high drama and big revelations.