A much-loved comedy series has been axed by the BBC, sparking sadness from fans. In an interview with The Times, actress Diane Morgan, who played single mother Liz in the show, revealed Motherland isn’t coming back to our screens.
The hit BBC comedy was all about the trials and traumas of middle-class mums. She said it wasn’t coming back and explained: “I hate to say it, because I still get women running up to me with prams in the street asking me when it’s coming back.”
Diane did hint that a spin-off is in the works, featuring Lucy Punch’s character Amanda. She added: “It’ll live on through her. The ladies with the prams will be pleased, hopefully.”
While she convinced as a Motherland mum, there won’t be any small human additions to the household. “I was never interested [in having children]. Not for a second. Even as a little girl, I was like … they have absolutely no effect on me,” she says, before adding, deadpan: “I can’t see the point in having them at all.”
When contacted by the Sun, the BBC declined to comment on the revelation. Fuming about the axe, one Motherland fan said: “F*** off has it been cancelled.”
A second wrote: “Is it true that #motherland has been cancelled? WTF BBC One.” Can’t we still get one off Xmas specials etc,” begged a third viewer.
The show was written by Sharon Horgan, Helen Linehan and Graham Linehan.
Although the children aren’t seen as often as parents Julia, Liz, Kevin, Amanda, Anne and Meg on the show, two cast members liked to avoid filming with them at all costs.
Actress Diane previously told The Mirror: “Me and Anna are always trying to work out ways we can avoid scenes with children.”
