This is a programme about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood. It looks at the competitive side and unromantic tale on parenting--not the cute, acceptable face of motherhood.
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Awards:
- 5 wins & 16 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
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Julia
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(20 episodes, 2016-2022)
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| Lucy Punch | ... |
Amanda
(20 episodes, 2016-2022)
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| Diane Morgan | ... |
Liz
(20 episodes, 2016-2022)
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| Paul Ready | ... |
Kevin Brady
(20 episodes, 2016-2022)
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| Philippa Dunne | ... |
Anne
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(20 episodes, 2016-2022)
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Ellie Haddington | ... |
Marion
(14 episodes, 2016-2022)
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| Tanya Moodie | ... |
Meg
(13 episodes, 2019-2022)
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| Oliver Chris | ... |
Paul
(11 episodes, 2016-2022)
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Jackie Clune | ... |
Mrs. Lamb
(11 episodes, 2017-2022)
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| Terry Mynott | ... |
Johnny
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(8 episodes, 2016-2022)
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| Nick Nevern | ... |
Lee
(7 episodes, 2017-2021)
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| Sabine Crossen | ... |
Alpha Mum 2
(5 episodes, 2017)
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| Robbie Gee | ... |
Garry
(4 episodes, 2021)
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| Tom Meeten | ... |
Sam
(4 episodes, 2019-2021)
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| Anthony Head | ... |
Bill
(4 episodes, 2019-2022)
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| Margaret Cabourn-Smith | ... |
Janet
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(3 episodes, 2016-2021)
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| David Calder | ... |
Geoff
(3 episodes, 2017-2022)
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| Penny Ryder | ... |
Elizabeth
(3 episodes, 2017-2022)
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| Peter Singh | ... |
Andrew
(3 episodes, 2017-2019)
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| Pearl Chanda | ... |
Debbie Louise
(2 episodes, 2017)
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| Michael Abubakar | ... |
Leon
(2 episodes, 2019)
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Vilma Hollingbery | ... |
Barbara
(2 episodes, 2017)
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| Lily Frazer | ... |
Rose
(2 episodes, 2019)
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| Pamela Nomvete | ... |
Lesley
(2 episodes, 2019)
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| Maggie McCarthy | ... |
Anne's Mammy
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(2 episodes, 2021-2022)
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| Joanna Lumley | ... |
Felicity
(2 episodes, 2021-2022)
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| Roger Walker | ... |
Tommy
(2 episodes, 2017)
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| Lolly Adefope | ... |
Penny
(1 episode, 2017)
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Kirsty Bushell | ... |
Caroline Lacy
(1 episode, 2017)
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Jessica Fostekew | ... |
Clare
(1 episode, 2017)
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Toyin Ayedun-Alase | ... |
Pool Receptionist
(1 episode, 2017)
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| Ben Crompton | ... |
Animal Man
(1 episode, 2017)
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| Ross Armstrong | ... |
Trevor
(1 episode, 2017)
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| Elizabeth Chan | ... |
May Lyn
(1 episode, 2017)
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| Mia Soteriou | ... |
Cleaner
(1 episode, 2019)
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| Michael Ballard | ... |
Policeman
(1 episode, 2019)
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| Natalie Cassidy | ... |
Ms Vaughn
(1 episode, 2021)
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| Sonita Henry | ... |
Sunita
(1 episode, 2016)
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| Himesh Patel | ... |
Mr. Glencuddy
(1 episode, 2017)
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Barnaby Ferris | ... |
Balloon Video Man
(1 episode, 2017)
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Sharon Gavin | ... |
Pool Attendant
(1 episode, 2017)
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| James Doherty | ... |
PC Hughes
(1 episode, 2019)
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| Jayne Aguire | ... |
Nursery Worker
(1 episode, 2019)
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| Richard Pepple | ... |
Malcolm Spender
(1 episode, 2017)
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Sarah Kendall | ... |
Lyndsey
(1 episode, 2017)
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Emily Lloyd-Saini | ... |
Laura
(1 episode, 2021)
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Alistair Cope | ... |
Boundary Road Head Teacher
(1 episode, 2021)
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| Chetna Pandya | ... |
Mrs. Lawson
(1 episode, 2016)
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| Ryan Pope | ... |
Mitch
(1 episode, 2017)
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Connie Wilkins | ... |
Ivy
(1 episode, 2017)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC Two)
- AMC+ (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- BBC First (2020) (Australia) (tv)
- BBC First (2020) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Lionsgate Films (2021) (World-wide)
- SundanceTV (2018) (United States) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2018) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Aion Art Gallery (set artwork)
- CB Western Works (costume equipment)
- Casting Collective (extras casting)
- Extra People (extras casting)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Set Medics UK (set medical provision)
- We Got POP (production software)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Meet the Alpha Mums, headed by Amanda, very much the queen bee. Everything is organised and sparkling clean; even the kitchen corkboard is a statement of success. At the other end of the spectrum, meet Liz, who is totally chaotic and feels that the kids should enjoy free expression: if they want to do kamikaze jumps off the sofa, she drags a mattress round for safety. Somewhere between Amanda and Liz is Julia. She is organised; as a successful event-organiser, she must be. But when her mother Marion declares that she will no longer be the free childminder and school-run taxi, Julia's organisation skills are taxed and nowhere near the level of the Alpha Mums. Also in the mix is Kevin, the stay-at-home dad who, rather than fighing against it, embraces it with gusto--much to the other mums' irritation. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Was originally a 2011 pilot on the American network ABC. However, Sharon Horgan reworked the script when the pilot wasn't picked up for a full season and collaborated with Graham Linehan on turning it into a British comedy series instead. It was picked up for a full season in October 2016. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #4.100 (2021). See more » |