Motherland: Series 1, Episode 5 - The After Party - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Anne's new car propels her into the limelight as the Mums try to get in on her new carpool.
Further details
Anne's new car propels her into the limelight as the Mums try to get in on her new carpool. Kevin finds himself in the new role of confidante as Amanda shares a deep secret with him. Liz and Julia's friendship is under fire as Liz realises she is just a 'mum' friend.
Broadcast details
Date
Tuesday 5th December 2017
Time
10pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Anna Maxwell Martin | Julia |
|---|---|
| Diane Morgan | Liz |
| Paul Ready | Kevin |
| Lucy Punch | Amanda |
| Philippa Dunne | Anne |
Guest cast
| Pearl Chanda | Debbie Louise |
|---|---|
| Jessica Fostekew | Clare |
| Terry Mynott | Johnny |
| Nick Nevern | Lee |
Writing team
| Sharon Horgan | Writer |
|---|---|
| Helen Serafinowicz (as Helen Linehan) | Writer |
| Holly Walsh | Writer |
| Graham Linehan | Writer |
Production team
| Juliet May | Director |
|---|---|
| Richard Boden | Producer |
| Richard Boden | Executive Producer |
| Graham Linehan | Executive Producer |
| Sharon Horgan | Executive Producer |
| Clelia Mountford | Executive Producer |
| Holly Walsh | Associate Producer |
| Samantha McCole | Line Producer |
| Jake Bernard | Editor |
| Dennis De Groot (as Dennis DeGroot) | Production Designer |
| Sarah Crowe | Casting Director |
| Caroline Pitcher | Costume Designer |
| Chris Goodger | Director of Photography |
| Vanessa White | Make-up Designer |
| Oli Julian | Composer |
| Kas Braganza | 1st Assistant Director |
| Alex Moody | Commissioning Editor |
Video
The carpool
Anne's new carpool attracts Julia's attention, but she has competition from another Mum.
Featuring: Anna Maxwell Martin (Julia), Diane Morgan (Liz), Paul Ready (Kevin), Philippa Dunne (Anne) & Jessica Fostekew (Clare).
Press
50 best TV shows of 2017, #14: Get ready for the funniest episode of Motherland, or indeed any other comedy on TV this year. Mousey also-ran of the school gates Anne becomes centre of attention as the mums clamour for a place in her car pool. Kevin, meanwhile, thinks his luck is in as he's finally granted an audience with domestic goddess Amanda. And there's a glimpse of what's going on behind Liz's deadpan face as she realises Julia only sees her as a mum friend, not a going-out one.