BBC Comedy Mammoth Confirms Return for Third Series with Filming in June
The much-loved BBC comedy series Mammoth is officially returning to screens with a brand new series, following a wave of rave reviews that praised it for being laugh out loud funny. According to reports, the BBC Two show is gearing up for another instalment, with filming scheduled to kick off this June for additional episodes.
Details on Mammoth's Comeback and Plot
Sources indicate that the show is now in development for a series three, with lead actor Mike Bubbins reprising his role alongside co-star Sian Gibson. Mammoth, which first launched in 2024, centres on 1970s PE teacher Tony Mammoth, portrayed by Bubbins, who gets a second chance at life. Believed to have died in an avalanche during a school trip in 1979, Tony is miraculously brought back after being perfectly preserved in ice. Now thrust into the modern day, he remains determined to live life as he did in the 70s while grappling with the complexities of the 21st century.
After its initial debut, the series quickly gained popularity, leading to a second series and a Christmas special to satisfy its rapidly expanding fan base. In February of last year, writer and actor Mike Bubbins, aged 53, announced that the second series was in progress, expressing his excitement to fans. He stated, It’s been amazing to see how audiences have got behind this show. They’ve clearly got great taste! So, it’s a no-brainer to get Mammoth, the big character with the even bigger moustache back to create more laughs. I’ve got some massive moments up my sleeve for series two.
BBC and Fan Reactions to Mammoth
Jon Petrie, the BBC’s Director of Comedy, added his endorsement, saying, It’s been thrilling to see audiences tune in in impressive numbers and quickly embrace Tony Mammoth’s timeless charm. Mike Bubbins, Paul Doolan and the BBC Studios team delivered a fantastic sitcom packed with laughs, and we can’t wait to see more of Mammoth’s retro antics.
Fans have enthusiastically embraced the comedy, taking to social media to shower it with praise. One viewer remarked, Watched it all in one sitting, it’s funny. Another commented, I had to pause it several times in the first 15mins as I was laughing out loud crying so much, while a third noted, Had me cracking up quite a bit.
Related BBC Comedy News: Amandaland on Netflix
In related entertainment news, another BBC comedy titled Amandaland, which has been branded as unmissable and wickedly funny, has been acquired by Netflix and is rapidly climbing the streaming platform's charts. Premiering in 2025, Amandaland is a spin-off of the popular long-running sitcom Motherland. The show features Lucy Punch returning as the posh Amanda Hughes, with Dame Joanna Lumley reprising her role as Amanda's mother Felicity. They are joined by Philippa Dunne, who portrayed Amanda's sidekick Anne in the original series.
The premise of Amandaland follows Amanda as she navigates her recent divorce, downsizes to South Harlesden in London, and deals with parenting teenagers. Initially, six episodes aired, followed by a Christmas special in December 2025 that included guest star Jennifer Saunders. Daily Mail's TV critic Christopher Stevens described the sitcom in a five-star review, writing, The show, a spin-off from Motherland starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, has become unmissable in the space of a couple of weeks. Anyone who hasn’t heard of it probably doesn’t live here, no matter what they claim. He further praised the character development, noting Amanda's humorous struggles with her new reality.
Mammoth is currently available for streaming on BBC iPlayer, allowing fans to catch up on the series ahead of the new instalment.
