Amandaland Christmas special confirmed as series 2 filming begins
Alongside the returning cast, the Christmas special welcomes the absolutely fabulous Jennifer Saunders who will play Aunt Joan, Felicity's (Joanna Lumley) sister.
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest on Amandaland:
- Amandaland is expanding beyond its initial BBC One run, with talk of a second season and continuing specials, including a Christmas episode set to bring back key cast members.[4][8]
- The core ensemble from Season 1—Lucy Punch as Amanda, Joanna Lumley as Felicity, and Philippa Dunne as Anne—remains pivotal, with new supporting additions like Samuel Anderson, Siobhán McSweeney, Rochenda Sandall, Ekow Quartey, and Peter Serafinowicz joining the cast for the new installments.[1][3]
- In late 2025, reports confirmed that filming was underway for the Christmas special and Season 2, signaling a 2026 premiere window on iPlayer/BBC One for the new episodes.[6][4]
- There are mentions of guest appearances and reunions, notably Jennifer Saunders joining the Christmas special as Aunt Joan, which was highlighted as a key festive arc for the series.[4][6]
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Citations:
- BBC confirms Christmas special and series 2 filming for Amandaland, with 2026 premiere plans.[6][4]
- Cast expansion for Season 2 including Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley, Philippa Dunne, and new additions.[3][1]
- Release/news coverage outlining ongoing production and festive special details.[3][6]