BBC viewers were united in their praise for the fourth episode of Ann Droid, which aired on Friday, August 7, at 9.30pm on BBC One. The sitcom, starring Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston, saw Sue (Johnston) host a family dinner for her son Michael (Paul Ready) and his wife Renee (Andrea Valls).
However, the evening took an unexpected turn when the couple announced they were trying to get pregnant and asked Sue for money to buy a new house. As the episode unfolded, with carer droid Linda (Morgan) unsure when to celebrate the news, fans took to X to share their reactions.
Fans Praise the Show
Many viewers labeled the show "absolutely brilliant," with one fan adding: "lots of real laugh out loud moments both Sue and Diane are fantastic!" Another wrote: "Love Ann Droid, so funny," while a third said: "So funny! I absolutely love this series! I wish robots were really so advanced - I'd definitely buy one!"
One viewer remarked at the start of the episode: "Time for the best part of the week," and another noted: "It's a terrible idea - but somehow it does work." A user who had already watched all six episodes commented: "Just finished Ann Droid and my sides are splitting. That was f*****g hilarious."
Episode Twist
By the end of the episode, Phyllis (Margot Leicester) visited Sue in tears, revealing that no one had attended her birthday party. After sharing wine and dancing to party music, the two bonded over stories of their "terrible families."
Realizing she didn't want to miss out on being a grandmother, Sue left her son a voicemail offering to downsize her home to free up money for him and Renee. As a tipsy Sue and Phyllis celebrated, Linda warned that the decision could lead to "financial ruin."
Ann Droid continues every Friday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
