Name: Motherland
Released: 2016-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Anna Maxwell Martin, Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan

TV Show · Comedy · Independent

Motherland is a show about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic sides of parenting – not the cute, acceptable public face of motherhood.

2016 · 28m

Starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan

Director Juliet May

EPISODE 1

Pilot

Stressed mother Julia's day slowly decends into chaos when she struggles to find childcare arrangements and attempts to join the alpha mums for spag bol.

28m
EPISODE 2

The Birthday Party

With Liz and Kevin's help, Julia plans a party for her daughter Ivy's birthday. However she has to lie to the other mums when she turns sick at the last minute.

28m
EPISODE 3

Auction of Promises

Julia tries to impress a former colleague and finds herself roped into helping out at a school fundraiser where Liz mixes up a very stiff sangria.

28m
EPISODE 4

The Pool Party

A pool party foils Julia's plans to prepare for a work event. Kevin gets competitive with another dad, and Liz tries to connect with the owner of a lost wallet.

28m
EPISODE 5

The Cavalry

Julia is forced to deal with her unhelpful in-laws when they come to visit. Liz enjoys the side effects of a new coat.

25m
EPISODE 6

The After Party

Julia and Liz's friendship is tested when Julia competes with another mum to get into Anne's carpool. Meanwhile Kevin finds himself in the role of confidant when Amanda shares a secret.

25m