Motherland is a British sitcom set in Queen's Park, London,[4] which explores the trials of middle-class motherhood.
[5] A pilot episode, written by Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan, Helen Serafinowicz and Holly Walsh was first broadcast on BBC Two on 6 September 2016 as part of its "Sitcom Season".
She becomes friends with working-class Liz and stay-at-home dad Kevin Brady, and finds herself interacting with the local mother group, including their shallow and acerbic leader, Amanda.
However, comedian and writer Sharon Horgan reworked the script when the pilot wasn't picked up for a full series and collaborated with Graham Linehan on turning it into a British sitcom instead.
In the Nit Blitz episode of series three, the park scenes were filmed at Springfield Gardens near Acton Main Line.
In the Mother's Day episode, Liz and Kevin visit his mum's grave with Church Lane and Street in Twickenham doubling as 'the countryside'.
In the 2022 Christmas special, the opening scene at the market was filmed on Pitshanger Lane in Ealing, at the butchers Hook and Cleaver.
The website's critical consensus reads "Motherland pulls no punches, creating an honest and hilarious portrayal of parenthood buoyed by brilliant performances from its seasoned cast - though for some viewers it may hit a little too close to home".
[21][22] In March 2023 an American remake under the working title Drop-Off was given a pilot order by ABC, being executive produced by and starring Ellie Kemper.