Amandaland Christmas special confirmed for 2026

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 18:32 · Archive

The BBC has announced a new Christmas special of the Motherland spin-off Amandaland.

The BBC has confirmed that Amandaland, the Motherland spin-off starring Lucy Punch as a divorced mother adapting to life in South Harlesden, will return for a 2026 Christmas special. Daisy Haggard from Breeders will join the cast, following Jennifer Saunders' appearance in last year's festive episode.

How it is being reported

• The BBC Has An Early Christmas Present For Fans Of AmandalandGiven the unseasonable heat , the thought of Christmas might be pretty much unimaginable right now, but we’ve got some news that could well make you even more excited for the winter months. On Wednesday afternoon, the BBC announced that filming was underway on a new Christmas special of Amandaland , following the success of last year’s festive episode. While the 2025 seasonal special featured a one-off appearance from Jennifer Saunders , it’s been revealed that Lucy Punch will be joined by another familiar face in the new episode, in the form of Breeders star Daisy Haggard . Daisy will be…HuffPost UK · 30 Sept, 16:35
• Amandaland to return for 2026 Christmas special, BBC announcesThe popular Motherland spin-off stars Lucy Punch as Amanda, who is forced to adapt to a new life following her divorceEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 16:00
• Amandaland returns with ‘ultimate present’ Christmas specialThe Motherland spin-off series stars Lucy Punch as Amanda – a formerly wealthy mother who downsizes and moves to South Harlesden after a divorce.Evening Standard · 30 Sept, 16:00

In this story: Amandaland · BBC · Lucy Punch · Daisy Haggard · Jennifer Saunders · South Harlesden

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