Amandaland.

I looked for the Cockfields and realised I had actually seen the first series, which I had really enjoyed.

So I started to watch the second series. I couldn't adjust to the change of two of the characters- the girlfriend, initially played by Diane Morgan, and the father/step father, originally played by Bobbie Ball (sadly, now deceased). I didn't like the two replacement actors, particularly the father. That put me off, but I will persevere for a bit longer.

I really couldn't adjust from Motherland and almost gave up after the first episode. The lack of anything else worth watching drove me to continue with episode two and I was hooked. I loved the camping episode. Can't wait for series two now. Joanna Lumley really is very funny.

I lasted less than five minutes, which I normally give any new thing, but this was SO dreadful and SO unfunny I just couldn’t take any more - and I Loved Motherland

Merlotgran

Rainbow1235

Plus Samuel Anderson is extremely easy on the eye

Oh yes.
Did I forget to mention that??
🤗🤭

Watched the first episode- Joanna Lumley is a great addition so I may watch more.

It made me laugh- which is something these days!

I finished it last night and it does get better but I can tell Graham Lineham’s comic genius hasn’t had a hand in it.

NonGrannyMoll

I haven't yet managed to watch an entire episode. I didn't think it would be funny and it isn't. Or, rather, it isn't my cup of tea. Pratfalls, slapstick and grown people pretending to be gormless never were my thing.

There’s a poignancy about the new characters as you start to know their back stories. Which, to me,is the secret of a good comedy.

I haven't yet managed to watch an entire episode. I didn't think it would be funny and it isn't. Or, rather, it isn't my cup of tea. Pratfalls, slapstick and grown people pretending to be gormless never were my thing.

Plus Samuel Anderson is extremely easy on the eye

I've now binged the whole of Amandaland and I enjoyed it. No, it's not the same as Motherland and I do miss the likes of Liz and Kevin, but I liked it and I also like some of the new characters too. It's easy watching - sometimes you just need a bit of light relief, something you don't need to think too hard about.

I’ve watched three episodes of Amandaland and I think it’s better than Motherland.

Probably because Joanna Lumley is now a main character and Samuel Anderson who plays the downstairs neighbour is very funny.

MayBee, I don’t think I’m going to really understand it, the characters are horrible, and I don’t get what’s going on, I might have to give up again

I had to watch Am I Being Unreasonable series one twice as I couldn’t work out what was going on. ( but then that’s not unusual for me). It’s a bit of a shock after watching much gentler things like The Cockfields.

I am currently trying to watch, Am I Being Unreasonable? again, I tried before when my daughter was raving about it, but gave up after a couple of episodes, got a bit further this time, but definitely not enjoying it, just waiting to see if it eventually clicks with me.
On the other hand, I think the Cockfields is very cleverly written

I’m loving this series and also looking forward to watching Am I being Unreasonable series 2 and Boarders. Plus there’s Hacks new series on Now and a new White Lotus coming up. Lots of TV to watch in cold miserable February.

I’ve been rather taken with Ben Rufus Greens character in The Cockfields and have found out that he has is on utube in something called The Washing Up Club. The Cockcrofts reminds me a it of Detectorists with it’s folky soundtrack. I’m just watching an episode in which they have a power cut and Ray’s got a LED head light like mine. I’m beginning to worry if I really get on my kids nerves on the rare occasion that they stay with me.

I thought I’d watch it for Joanna Lumley but have switched off after one and a half episodes. It’s just cringe…and not in a good way.
I found it obvious and deeply unfunny, cliche after cliche.

Thanks MayBee.

Rainbow Thank you. I watched the remaining episodes today and enjoyed them. I wonder if there will be another series.

Calendargirl

I thought the Cockfields was similar to that ‘Here We Go’ so called comedy with Alison Steadman and her family.

I realise it’s not, as she isn’t in it.

So the Cockfields is better than that one, I take it?

I’m loving The Cockfields, although the different actors in series two were a bit of a shock. I think it’s a much nicer, gentler version of Here We Go, which I never took to, even though it has a lot of my favourite actors in.

Loved it.

I thought the Cockfields was similar to that ‘Here We Go’ so called comedy with Alison Steadman and her family.

I realise it’s not, as she isn’t in it.

So the Cockfields is better than that one, I take it?

It’s on BBC catchup! I’ve never heard of it. That’s tonight’s viewing sorted. Thanks Usedtobeblonde! Got some of my favourite actors in it.

What channel is the Cockfields on?

I was so looking forward to this because I loved Motherland. I have seen the first two episodes and didn't find them at all funny. Maybe because there was an antidote to Amanda's horrible behaviour, in the shape of Liz's fabulous put downs and Kevin's niceness. Seeing Amanda's self-absorption and treatment of her friend leaves a very nasty taste (though it's hardly surprising she is not very loyal and kind, given her ghastly mother - yes, I know it's not real!).

|I thought I wouldn't bother any more but as Rainbow says it gets better, I'll give it another try.