Mum
TV-PG2016•30m•7.4/10
Comedy
Ratings
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7.4/10(41)
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.
Production
Big Talk Studios
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 13, 2016
Last Aired
June 19, 2019
Networks
BBC Two
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
January
Air date: 2016-05-13
It’s the morning of Cathy’s husband’s funeral and her family gather at the house to wait for the funeral cars. Battling her brother's partner and meeting her son's new and over-enthusiastic girlfriend Kelly, Cathy prepares herself for a day of great emotion with help from her friend Michael.
E2
February
Air date: 2016-05-20
It’s Cathy’s first Valentine’s day since she lost her husband. Her brother Derek comes round to keep her company, but his partner Pauline wishes that she was anywhere else. Cathy's son, Jason, has some surprising news for her and when Michael turns up unannounced he's concerned to find that Cathy has received a Valentine’s card.
E3
May
Air date: 2016-05-27
Cathy is clearing out her garage and the family come round to help. Her brother and his partner are fresh from playing golf and making friends with a millionaire. Kelly’s mum comes round to take an old fridge and Cathy sees a new side to Kelly. Michael is helping out too and faces a decision.
E4
August
Air date: 2016-06-03
It’s a hot summer’s day, and while Kelly and her cousin sunbathe in the garden, Cathy is getting ready to go for lunch with a new - male - friend. Michael is taking her and is keen to find out more about this friend.
E5
October
Air date: 2016-06-10
It's early morning and Cathy is trying to get ready for work. Jason has an interview for a job in Australia and Kelly's upset that she might have to move there. After a heavy night out with Derek, Michael finds himself on Cathy’s sofa with a secret to keep from Cathy.
E6
December
Air date: 2016-06-17
It’s New Year’s Eve, and while Cathy’s trying to have a nice little party, Kelly and Jason have come back arguing. Michael turns up, and as Cathy’s trying to sort out Jason and keep her party going, she tries to find the right moment to give him his Christmas present.
Cast
Lesley Manville
Cathy
Peter Mullan
Michael
Sam Swainsbury
Jason
Lisa McGrillis
Kelly
Dorothy Atkinson
Pauline
Karl Johnson
Reg
Ross Boatman
Derek
Marlene Sidaway
Maureen
