The new BBC One sitcom 'Ann Droid' has premiered to widespread acclaim, with viewers praising it as 'absolutely superb'. The comedy, which airs on Friday nights, centres on widow Sue, who receives a secondhand assistant robot named Linda from her son Michael. The robot, intended to monitor her health and combat loneliness, often causes more chaos than help.
Main Cast of Ann Droid
The lead role of Sue is played by Sue Johnston, known for her iconic roles as Barbara Royle in 'The Royle Family' and Sheila Grant in 'Brookside'. Johnston's character is a sharp-witted pensioner initially resistant to the robot but soon uses it for her own rebellious purposes.
Diane Morgan, famed for 'Motherland', 'After Life', and the 'Cunk' franchise, voices and performs the robot Linda. Linda lacks social filters and is overly attentive, leading to numerous comedic mishaps.
Paul Ready, who played Kevin Brady in 'Motherland' and Rob MacDonald in 'Bodyguard', portrays Sue's son Michael. He gifts the robot to his mother as he moves out to repair his marriage.
Supporting Cast Highlights
Danny John-Jules, best known as Dwayne Myers in 'Death in Paradise' and Cat in 'Red Dwarf', plays Brian, a quirky and chaotic taxi driver. His appearance is markedly different from his previous roles.
Kathryn Hunter, who appeared in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' as Mrs. Arabella Figg, plays Eileen, Sue's blunt and refreshingly direct best friend described as 'salt-of-the-earth'.
Full Cast List
- Phyllis - Margot Leicester
- Nurse Brianna Powell - Michelle Greenidge
- Chris - Maximilian Osinski
- Jeffrey - Rupert Vansittart
- Renee - Andrea Valls
'Ann Droid' is available to stream on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
