Ann Droid, anyone watched this? BBC 1

Wouldn’t mind a nice robot like Linda. Would prefer a robot helper to being a resident in a care home.

Nandalot

Grandmotherto8

I thought it was excellent. Sue Johnson was fantastic in her role, as was the writer and robot, Diane Morgan. Her co-writer is Sarah Pascoe (I think), who played the delivery person.

The co-writer and delivery driver is Sarah Kendall.

Yes, she also played Lindsay, the very short-lived nanny for Julia's kids in Motherland.

Grandmotherto8

I thought it was excellent. Sue Johnson was fantastic in her role, as was the writer and robot, Diane Morgan. Her co-writer is Sarah Pascoe (I think), who played the delivery person.

The co-writer and delivery driver is Sarah Kendall.

You all have persuaded me to give it a go Didn’t fancy it just looking at the title

Love Diane Morgan and I was not disappointed- I was pleased that so so much of the attitudes towards, and treatment of older people was depicted. Childless and without family I would love a Linda ! I would go out more, ask her endless questions and have fun.

Not something I’d usually watch but my granddaughter nagged me to watch it. I must say I really enjoyed it.

I finally got round to watching this last night, saw 3 episodes. I listened to a review on Times Radio, the reviewers remarked it didn't produce a lot of belly laughs. Following that I wasn't expecting it to be achingly funny. However, I thought it was both poignant and bitter/sweet. I've always enjoyed Sue Johnson as an actress ever since I first saw her as Sheila Grant, that was a long time ago. I think she bucks the trend when actresses say they don't get the parts as they age, she seems busier than ever. A great character actress. Diane Morgan also superb. I shall continue watching it, a very clever premise, I think it could well become a well loved British classic, it has that slow burn quality about it.

We watched the first episode yesterday on the BBC iPlayer and enjoyed it so much that we watched the rest of the series straight after.

A second series would be great.

Glad you enjoyed it, BlueBelle. To me, it was one of those series which was the perfect blend of comedy and pathos. It had heart as well as the laughs.

Well I owe this programme an apology at first I wasn’t very enamoured but as it went on I got to like it more and more and by the end I was laughing and then when she was removed from the house for scrap I was nearly crying so well done them you brought me round from dismissing it to thoroughly enjoying it
A big thumbs up 👍

We started watching it last night - it's easy viewing, and we quite enjoyed it. I do like Diane Morgan, she's been really good in everything I've seen her in. And I noticed a few other Motherland actors popping up too.

Elrel

Dubious at first but absolutely loved it, laughed aloud, almost wept at times, cheered for Linda at the end. Looking forward to a second series. I suspect Isaac Asimov would have approved!

I do hope there is a second series. I want to know what happens now Michael has come across Melody. Lots of storylines there, I should imagine.
I have really enjoyed it and like Elrel have laughed and welled up as the programme shows the highs and lows of getting old.

Dubious at first but absolutely loved it, laughed aloud, almost wept at times, cheered for Linda at the end. Looking forward to a second series. I suspect Isaac Asimov would have approved!

Must have a different sense of humour I think it’s a pleasant series but doesn’t make me laugh much, it’s ok, but I m not holding my sides by a long shot

Thanks for the recommendation. Started watching it late last night and probably would have binge watched it had I not fallen asleep. Find it laugh out loud ( I don’t usually laugh out loud but had an involuntary one during the first episode which took me by surprise) and poignant at the same time which imo is the way a good comedy should be. I still haven’t watched Amandaland but I’m going to have to watch this first.

I’ve just watched Ep.1 on BBC iPlayer. I found it quite poignant. Sue Johnson delivers pathos so well and the sheer bluddy frustration she has dealing with a wimpy son, a smug friend Phyllis “oh you don’t have any grandchildren do you, just your son Michael” and loneliness after the death of her husband. I like the 81y old friend who volunteers in the local charity shop.

I will watch another episode tonight.

Loved it

Loved it! ...I like Diane Mirgan in Mandy as well
The son is played by the bloke who played Kevin in motherland ( alongside Diane Morgan)

"Anyone watched"? Well, not exactly, we saw a couple of trailers, one was quite long, that was enough.

I've watched two episodes and found it quite entertaining. I love both actresses and I think the rough and ready woman who plays the charity shop worker is very amusing, a great character.

She Johnson is brilliant but she's always Sue Johnson with all her little mannerisms in most parts. She's very ' human' and relatable though.
I always think she's very stylish too. Her hair, make-up and clothes always look good.

I'm enjoying it. I'll continue watching.

I've watched 2 episodes, been too occupied with tennis and World Cup.). Enjoying it and love the humour and characters.

I thought it was dreadful!

Loved it too.

I loved it - binged watched it.
I know people have been put off as it seems to be about robots and AI, but it is really about, old age, loneliness, families, grief.
Really excellent writing and cast.
Can't recommend it enough.
I would definitely have a Linda if I could.

Would I want a robot carer? 🤔

If it was really lifelike but I'd probably avoid looking her in the eye. Linda is okay but does have a weird smile.

I think I'd be too scared it would suddenly malfunction and do something really weird. I'd almost be expecting it to happen. I might eventually relax and learn to live with it I suppose but the possibility would always be there.

Also, surely there would be an issue with privacy. The robot could be filming everything you say and do and a human might be watching it. Would we ever know?