A trailer for a hugely anticipated new BBC comedy has just been dropped and fans have raved that they’re already ‘obsessed’ with the series. 

Amandaland, stars Lucy Punch, 47, as Amanda and is a spin-off from the BAFTA award-winning series Motherland.

Also reprising her role from Motherland is Dame Joanna Lumley as Felicity, Amanda’s mother and Philippa Dunne as Anne, her long-suffering pal.  

Amandaland, produced by Merman, follows the story of divorcee Amanda as she relocates from Chiswick and navigates raising her two teenagers, Manus and Georgie. 

She also has to balance an unhealthy, co-dependent relationship with her mother, Felicity, and turns to old friend Anne for help as she tackles the social scene at her children’s new school. 

The trailer shows Lucy in character as Amanda and opens with her discussing her move from Chiswick and her struggles with her ‘rapidly growing Instagram start-up’.

The show, Amandaland, stars Lucy Punch, centre, as Amanda and is a spin-off from the BAFTA award-winning series Motherland.

Other cast members include Absolutely Fabulous star Dame Joanna Lumley (right) as Felicity and Philippa Dunne (left) as Anne

The new series is set to be released on February 5. It comes after the last episode of Motherland hit screens in December 2022. 

Some fans took to the comments on the YouTube trailer and raved about the new series.

One wrote: ‘IM OBSESSED THIS LOOKS SO GOOD IM SO HAPPY I COULDNT LET MOTHERLAND GO ITS SUCH AN AMAZING WORLD.’

Another penned: ‘This is going to be such a hit.’

While a third said: ‘I am so EXCITEDDDD!!!!’

Other fans on X also expressed their excitement at the new show. 

One said: ‘Motherland was excellent, looking forward to this! #Amandaland.’

A second wrote: ‘AMANDALAND FEBRUARY 5TH IM SOOOO SEATED.’

Another posted: ‘AMANDALAND IS STARTING ON THE 5TH of February!!!’

Amandaland, stars Lucy Punch, 47, as Amanda and is a spin-off from the BAFTA award-winning series Motherland

She also has to balance an unhealthy, co-dependent relationship with her mother, Felicity, and turns to old friend Anne for help as she tackles the social scene at her children’s new school

The trailer shows Lucy in character as Amanda and opens with her discussing her move from Chiswick and her struggles with her ‘rapidly growing Instagram start-up’

Amanda is seen smashing a vase with a tree in it as she adapts to her new surroundings

The new series is set to be released on February 5. It comes after the last episode of Motherland hit screens in December 2022

Fans have written about their excitement for the new show online

Tanya Qureshi, Head of Comedy at the BBC said: ‘We can’t wait for audiences to see Amanda’s new chapter, brought to life by such a talented cast and a wonderfully sharp set of characters. It’s going to be a real treat.’ 

Sharon Horgan, Co-Founder of Merman said: ‘I was genuinely sad having to say goodbye to Motherland. 

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‘There’s such a fondness for that show and those characters. So it was a real thrill to get to pick up the further adventures of Amanda and Anne, not to mention Felicity. 

‘Lucy, Phillipa and Joanna are top of their game in these roles and are joined by an incredibly funny and talented new cast. 

‘Can’t wait to showcase the next challenges of parenthood and the very particular kind of friendship the school gates bring.’ 

Earlier today, Lucy Punch joined Amanda Holden for a screening of the new show and Q&A at the Garden Cinema in London.

At the event, Lucy turned heads in a black jacket layered over a navy blue roll neck jumper and jeans. 

She teamed her looked with black loafers and opted for a radiant palette of make up.

Motherland star Lucy Punch with Amanda Holden at a screening and Q&A of her new series Amandaland at the Garden Cinema in London today

Actress Joanna Lumley, 78, looked youthful in a grey and black fold top and black trousers

Philippa Dunne opted for an adorable oversized collar shirt adorned with red hearts and jeans

She posed with Amanda Holden, whose name was mentioned in Motherland, who wore wide leg satin trousers.

The radio star, 53, finished her stunning look with a pair of gold pointed heels and accessorised with silver jewellery.

Actress Joanna Lumley, 78, looked youthful in a grey and black fold top and black trousers, while Philippa Dunne opted for an adorable oversized collar shirt adorned with red hearts and jeans.

Also at the screening was Peter Serafinowicz, Samuel Anderson, Helen Serafinowicz, and Rochenda Sandal.