"Amandaland" is a spinoff of the hugely successful comedy "Motherland". It focuses on Amanda, her friends and extended family as they reevaluate their life post divorce, to to often hilarious and awkward ends, just like in the beloved original show.
Here's how to watch "Amandaland" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Amandaland" premieres on Wednesday, February 5 on BBC One at 9 p.m. GMT (4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT). It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer, with all six episodes dropping on release day.
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Amanda (Lucy Punch) is newly divorced and living in South Harlesden, branded SoHa by her estate agent. As well as a new home that is worryingly close to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs prison, she has to navigate having teenage daughters and all the social media, underage drinking and anxiety that comes with that.
To add to all that, her mother Felicity, played by Joanna Lumley, is always around. Her presence pushes that already complicated relationship to the limit. Best friend Anne (Philippa Dunne) has been dragged back into Amanda's world too.
Amanda may be a fairly surefooted parent, but even for her it’s all getting a bit much. As with "Motherland", there are plenty of laughs and tugs on the emotional heartstrings, and some exciting cameos along the way too. If you're a fan of the original show, you'll love this too.
Read on to find out how to watch "Amandaland" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Amandaland' for free in the U.K.
How to watch 'Amandaland' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Amandaland" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN – it's the best VPN on the market.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Amandaland" online and on-demand from wherever you are.
How to watch 'Amandaland' around the world
Can I watch 'Amandaland' in the United States?
There is no release date for "Amandaland" in the U.S. as yet but, it will hopefully follow "Motherland" to AMC Plus at some point.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
How to watch 'Amandaland' online and on-demand in the U.K.
If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "Amandaland" on Wednesday, February 5 on BBC One at 9.p.m. GMT, with episodes airing on TV in the same slot weekly. All six episodes will also be available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer, with the whole series landing on release day. You'll need a valid TV license, naturally.
If you're not in the U.K. right now, you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Amandaland' online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., there is no release date for "Amandaland" in Canada as yet, but it will hopefully arrive on AMC Plus, where "Motherland" currently streams.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'Amandaland' online in Australia
"Amandaland" will stream on Stan in Australia, and it's set to arrive just after the U.K. premiere on Thursday, February 6. Stan subscriptions start at $12/month.
However, if you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show much earlier you do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch "Amandaland" online in New Zealand?
There are currently no known plans to air "Amandaland" in New Zealand but if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Amandaland' cast
- Lucy Punch as Amanda
- Joanna Lumley as Felicity
- Philippa Dunne as Anne
- Alexander Shaw as Manus
- Miley Locke as Georgie
- Samuel Anderson as Mal
- Siobhan McSweeney as Della
- Rochenda Sandall as Fi
- Ekow Quartey as JJ
- Peter Serafinowicz as Johannes
'Amandaland' episode guide
Episode 01 – Wednesday, February 5
E02 – Wednesday, February 12
E03 – Wednesday, February 19
E04 – Wednesday, February 26
E05 – Wednesday, March 5
E06 – Wednesday, March 12
'Amandaland' trailer
'Amandaland' FAQ
What have Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley said about Amandaland?
How did you feel when you first read the "Amandaland" scripts, and what was the experience of bringing them to life like?
Lucy Punch: What excited me most was the new characters. Their voices are distinct, specific, and funny, just like in Motherland. Even though the show is called Amandaland, it’s very much an ensemble piece, and it needs to be for it to good and watchable.
How does Felicity compare to characters you’ve played?
Joanna Lumley: It’s lovely. We planted her in Motherland a little bit, and you never expect a role like that to come back. It was such a treat to see more of her. Like all roles, you ask yourself, “Can I inhabit her? Can I bring her to life and make her believable?” With Felicity, I thought, “Yes, I can do this.” There’s something about her that I really understood.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Strike: Ink Black Heart", "Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special", "Call The Midwife", "Doctor Who: Joy to the World", "Strictly Come Dancing", "Outnumbered" and plenty more.
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