EPISODE
SEASON
Mum - Season 1
After the death of her husband, a woman attempts to rebuild her life while surrounded by her sometimes problematic family and friends.
1937, Cleveland, England, UK
1966, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
9 August 1978, London, England, UK
1975, UK
1 March 1948, Wales, UK
16 August 1967, Plumstead, London, England, UK
2 November 1959, Peterhead, Scotland, UK
1959, South Africa
1964
12 March 1956, Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
April 15, 2019
It's actually a surprisingly gentle tale -- full of humanity and filled with subtle and, yes, some not so subtle comedy. But, all of it delivered in a wonderfully understated way in an ordinary, suburban setting.
April 15, 2019
This is observational comedy at its most painful. The agonisingly repetitious exchange between a surprisingly patient Cathy and her aged in-laws about what constitutes a buffet will strike a chord with many.
April 15, 2019
The characters are believable, three-dimensional ones (lovely performances, too, especially from Lesley Manville as Cathy and Lisa McGrillis as Kelly).
April 15, 2019
It's a slightly frustrating perspective because Cathy, having the patience of a saint, is nicer and perhaps more passive than at least some of the rest of us. But stick with it, because Mum will certainly grow.
April 15, 2019
We know Cathy is in pain -- we just do, from Manville's tender, nuanced, wry performance -- but such is her warmth she must attend to everyone else before getting round to herself.
April 15, 2019
It was less black humour, more the beige shade of a nice cup of tea; soothing and enjoyable, if lacking in bite.
January 04, 2021
A squirmy comedy of manners and bittersweet satire... Such fun!