The BBC has confirmed a Christmas special of Merman’s Amandaland, as filming begins for the second series of the hit comedy
The second series of the hit BBC comedy Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne, is returning to iPlayer and BBC One in 2026.
Alongside the returning cast, the Christmas special features Jennifer Saunders who will play Aunt Joan, Felicity’s (Joanna Lumley) sister. Aunt Joan is a “ball of country-living, enthusiastic upper-class bluster – very, very different from Felicity.” The very special episode will be the first scripted on-screen reunion for Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley since Absolutely Fabulous.
Lucy Punch, who plays Amanda said: “I’m beyond excited to get started on Amandaland Series two with our brilliantly talented lovely cast. The Christmas special is going to be an absolute cracker – it’s like totes fire, with all the festive feels, for reals. Slay bells!”
Jennifer Saunders, who plays Joan said: “I am delighted to be joining the fabulous Amandaland gang for a Christmas special. Playing Joanna’s on-screen sister is guaranteed to be a laugh, who doesn’t love a family reunion SoHa style!”
Co-writer and creator Holly Walsh and co-writer Laurence Rickard said: “It’s an absolute joy to be back in SoHa (South Harlesden) again. After six months of researching Brent Council’s fly tipping rules, attempting Anne’s Irish accent and writing the odd bit of script, we’re so excited to get filming with our amazing cast. We’re thrilled to bits to have a Christmas special and Jennifer Saunders is the perfect addition to the gang.”
Broadcast details will be confirmed in due course.
Amandaland was created by Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters, Catastrophe), Holly Walsh (Motherland, The Other One, Dead Boss), Helen Serafinowicz (Motherland, Nova Jones), and Barunka O’Shaughnessy (Breeders, Trying, Motherland). This series is written by Holly Walsh and Laurence Rickard (Ghosts, Yonderland). It is produced by Arnold Widdowson and the BBC Commissioning Editor is Tanya Qureshi. Lionsgate distributes the series worldwide.
Jon Creamer
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