The BBC has announced that its upcoming comedy series Ann Droid, starring Sue Johnston and Diane Morgan, will premiere in July. The six-part sitcom explores artificial intelligence and the bond between a widow and her robot companion.
Plot and Cast
Ann Droid centers on Sue (Sue Johnston), a widower whose son Michael (Paul Ready) gives her an AI eldercare robot named Linda (Diane Morgan), officially designated the AnnDroid Z58/100 Basic Eldercare Robot. The robot is built to keep elderly people company and monitor their health, but Sue initially finds her gift to be a nightmare. However, she soon realizes she can use the droid to settle scores and do tasks her son neglects. The series is described as a buddy comedy between an older woman and her socially awkward robot.
Fan Reactions
The BBC shared an update on Instagram, captioning: "Meet the Ann Droid Z58/100. Built to assist. Programmed to please. Guaranteed to get on your nerves. Coming to iPlayer this July." Fans quickly expressed their excitement. One wrote: "Amazing - looking forward to it! It cannot disappoint with Diane Morgan in it." Another commented: "Can't wait!" A third added: "Cheered up on a rainy day." On Facebook, a follower gushed: "I cannot wait for this Diane Morgan, we love you."
What to Expect
Diane Morgan said: "I'm thrilled that the BBC has finally commissioned a programme about AI and how it will affect your mum." Executive producer Shane Allen added: "In a world where AI is creeping in to the creative industry, we're fighting back in the best way we can: taking the piss out of it. The ball's in your court Chat GPT."
Ann Droid will be available on BBC iPlayer in July.
