There’ve been some exciting updates for any Amandaland fans waiting for the show’s return to our screens.

A second season of the Motherland spin-off was confirmed to be in the works earlier this year , with the BBC confirming on Tuesday evening that this will premiere in 2026.

Before that, though, it’s also been revealed that the hit comedy will be getting a Christmas special this festive season, featuring one very exciting guest star.

Joining Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley in the upcoming Christmas episode will be the latter’s former Absolutely Fabulous co-star Jennifer Saunders , playing the Wednesday actor’s on-screen sister.

An official BBC synopsis teases: “ Aunt Joan is a ball of country-living, enthusiastic upper-class bluster – very, very different from Felicity

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