There’ve been some thrilling updates for any Amandaland followers ready for the present’s return to our screens.
A second season of the Motherland spin-off was confirmed to be within the works earlier this 12 months, with the BBC confirming on Tuesday night that this may premiere in 2026.
Before that, although, it’s additionally been revealed that the hit comedy will likely be getting a Christmas particular this festive season, that includes one very thrilling visitor star.
Joining Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley within the upcoming Christmas episode would be the latter’s former Absolutely Fabulous co-star Jennifer Saunders, enjoying the Wednesday actor’s on-screen sister.
An official BBC synopsis teases: “Aunt Joan is a ball of country-living, enthusiastic upper-class bluster – very, very totally different from Felicity.”
The episode can even mark the primary time Jennifer and Joanna have acted on display collectively because the work as Edwina Monsoon and Patsy Stone in Ab Fab.
Jennifer enthused: “I’m delighted to be becoming a member of the fabulous Amandaland gang for a Christmas particular.
“Playing Joanna’s on-screen sister is assured to be amusing, who doesn’t love a household reunion SoHa type?”
Lucy Punch additionally mentioned: “I’m past excited to get began on Amandaland collection two with our brilliantly gifted beautiful forged.
“The Christmas particular goes to be an absolute cracker – it’s like totes hearth, with all of the festive feels, for reals. Slay bells!”
After its premiere earlier this 12 months, Amandaland averaged 5.7 million viewers up to now, with the second collection being confirmed in March.
Co-creator Sharon Horgan mentioned on the time: “With any new present you place on the market, your important hope is to make one thing you’re keen on and are happy with. The further bonus is that it’s a essential hit. But to have a loyal viewers of this measurement is simply past your hopes and expectations.
“The unimaginable forged and writers, director and manufacturing staff labored so laborious on this present and it’s so fantastic to see that arduous work repay.”
