The BBC has confirmed that Amandaland, the hit comedy spin-off of Motherland, will return for a second Christmas special in December. The hour-long episode will see Lucy Punch reprise her role as Amanda, the self-appointed queen of So-Ha, after last year's festive special became the UK's most-watched comedy episode of the year.
Plot Details and Guest Star
According to the BBC, the new special follows Amanda after a chance encounter with an old school friend. She abandons her quiet family Christmas Eve plans to throw a massive last-minute party to impress her former classmate, hoping to re-enter their high-flying social circle.
The broadcaster said: "Lucy Punch returns as Amanda, the self-appointed queen of So-Ha, and after a chance encounter with an old school friend, Amanda ditches her quiet family Christmas Eve plans and instead decides to throw a massive last-minute party to impress her. This could be Amanda's way back into the high-flying circle of her ex-classmates so it has to be perfect – but she soon realises that it's not easy organising a high-end party in 24 hours; no-one impressive is available at such short notice, so she has to cast her invitation net wider and wider as the hours tick down."
Daisy Haggard will guest star as Amanda's old friend Millie. Returning cast members include Samuel Anderson as Mal, Rochenda Samuel as Fi, Ekow Quartey as JJ, Harriet Webb as Abs, Cavan Clerkin as Daniel, Rosie Cavaliero as Claire, Alexander Shaw as Manus, Miley Locke as Georgie, Anya McKenna-Bruce as Morten, and Archie Smith as Ned.
Cast and Creators Respond
Ms Punch said: "There's mistletoe, cheese straws and a middle-aged, wannabe sexy Santa. We are all delighted to be back again for an Amandaland Xmas spesh."
Writer and director Holly Walsh and writer Laurence Rickard said: "We are utterly thrilled that the BBC have given us the ultimate Christmas present of another special – and an hour-long one at that. Cameras are now rolling and we are so sure that you'll love this gift we've got for you, we're not even enclosing the receipt."
Seb Barwell, BBC commissioning editor, said: "Last year's special proved to be the Christmas tradition we didn't know we needed, so we're delighted to have Amanda and friends back for another one. This brilliant team have gifted us a bumper hour-long episode, stuffed with all the humour and heart you could wish for."
Success and Future Series
The 2025 Christmas special became the UK's most-watched comedy episode of the year, drawing 7.4 million viewers over 28 days. The first series of Amandaland also won best scripted comedy at the 2026 Bafta TV Awards.
The show premiered in 2025 and has since aired two series, with a third commissioned earlier this year. The third series was announced at the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool in May. Cameras for the Christmas special are now rolling, with the episode set to air in December.
