Mum (BBC2) - new comedy from the creator of Him & Her

Basq

New series has just started in the past fortnight on BBC2 - Friday night's at 10pm.

Having glanced at the synopsis..

A comedy about a mother at a milestone in her life. We follow her and her family through a year of new beginnings as she rebuilds her life following the death of her husband.

Mum is joined by her supportive life-long friend Michael. Through a year of new beginnings she rebuilds her life surrounded by her family: son Jason and his girlfriend Kelly; her brother Derek and his new partner, Pauline; and her in-laws.

.. I probably wouldn't have really considered it, but then I saw it's created by Stefan Golaszewski who also created, what I think was one of the finest British comedies in recent years, Him & Her.

2 episodes down and I'm absolutely loving it... some definite similarities to Him & Her (Kelly definitely has elements of Shelly's dimness, along with Pauline's "Laura-esque" cattiness) but it's a wonderful little comedy with some excellent performances - particularly from Lesley Manville and a (so-far) understated performance from the always brilliant Peter Mullan.

If you liked Him & Her, definitely give it a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lsn78RWa18

Harry Palmr

I watched the opening episode thought I's stick with it but had to leave the scene in some haste, the character Shelley just drove me to distraction.

Basq

Back for a second series tonight..

.. love this show - just so warm and witty!

BoroMan32

I agree, very enjoyable light-hearted viewing.

Basq

Peter Mullan was incredible in the latest episode.. his facial expressions alone would break your heart. Amazing!

brian_t

Third and final series starts Wed 15 May at 10pm on BBC2.

Looking forward to it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p077sf34