The creator of the BBC comedy Amandaland has hinted at a potential third season, following the show's recent Bafta win. Holly Walsh, who created the Motherland spin-off, revealed that there are "many ideas" for the future of the series, which stars Lucy Punch as the protagonist Amanda.
Bafta Success and Future Plans
Speaking after Amandaland won the Scripted Comedy Bafta, Walsh expressed her delight: "We are over the moon. Joanna Lumley made us all funnier and it was just incredible to watch her perform, we learned so many things from her. It's just a load of middle age women being stupid, what more could you want?"
When asked about potential guest stars for a third season, Walsh jokingly suggested Melania Trump, calling her "America's Amanda." She added: "If we could have any guest stars it would be Melania Trump, she is very much America's Amanda. Melania Narnia."
Series Two Overview
The second series of Amandaland recently premiered on BBC iPlayer, continuing the story of Amanda's fall from grace after moving from her lavish London life and losing her status as Queen Bee among the school mums. Now a single mother, Amanda struggles to parent her cynical teenagers while maintaining a relationship with her needy mother, Felicity, played by Joanna Lumley.
The BBC teased the new season: "Series 2 finds Amanda still living in SoHa, and juggling teenagers, her online Senuous brand and her 'co-lab' working at Kitchen's Bathrooms and Kitchens. Resigned to staying in the area, she is however thrilled by the opening of a hipster coffee shop which to her mind represents a step towards gentrification."
As the series progresses, Amanda becomes obsessed with buying a large house in the area, turning to her mother for financial help, only to discover that Felicity's support comes with strings attached. The BBC added: "Her mum may seem evergreen, but is definitely starting to show signs of ageing so maybe living alone is no longer a option…"
Fan Reactions
Fans have praised the second season, with one calling it "true British comedy" and another writing: "Binged it all and loved it." A third viewer shared: "Amandaland is just a joy to watch. Have binged S2 and, honestly, never want it to end. Brilliant cast, great writing, proper laugh out loud comedy and (I might be a bit biased here) a simply brilliant title."
Star Lucy Punch teased what viewers could expect from the new episodes, saying: "There are some fantastically funny new characters, and more hilarious storylines with the ones we already know and love."
All episodes of Amandaland are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
