Paul Forde, commissioning editor for comedy with BBC Wales, said: "It’s a great premise for a show and we know that audiences will love watching Tony Mammoth struggling to come to terms with his predicament.

"[6] Paul Doolan joined Bubbins to write the full series, while Sian Gibson was added to the cast to play Mel Jones, "the mother of one of [Mammoth's] pupils".

"[12] Nicola Ryan praised the pilot, writing for Wales Arts Review, "Mammoth is a perfect watch for lovers of warm and fuzzy feelings with a few laughs along the way.

"[13] In The Daily Telegraph, Anita Singh wrote: "At a time when every television comedy seems to be exploring issues, from mental illness, menopause or alcoholism, it’s nice to have a show that offers uncomplicated fun.

"[15] Ed Power, writing for The Irish Times, said: "...Bubbins makes it work through sheer commitment to the idea that few things are funnier than a middle-aged man cocooned in corduroy swaggering around to groovelicious tunes.

[17] As well as accolades for the show, Bubbins was also nominated as Favourite Actor (Comedy) at the TV Times Awards 2024 for his role as Tony Mammoth.

Bubbins told Chortle: "I interviewed the king of theme tunes, Mike Post, for a BBC Wales radio show, and we hit it off.