Mum
Mum
Mum
Comedy
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Overview
A comedy about a mother at a milestone in her life. We follow her and her family through a year of new beginnings as she rebuilds her life following the death of her husband. Mum is joined by her supportive life-long friend Michael. Through a year of new beginnings she rebuilds her life surrounded by her family: son Jason and his girlfriend Kelly; her brother Derek and his new partner, Pauline; and her in-laws.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2016-05-13
Runtime: 0h 30m
Director: Richard Laxton
Writer: Stefan Golaszewski
Top Cast
Lesley Manville
Lesley Manville
Cathy
Peter Mullan
Peter Mullan
Michael
Sam Swainsbury
Sam Swainsbury
Jason
Lisa McGrillis
Lisa McGrillis
Kelly
Dorothy Atkinson
Dorothy Atkinson
Pauline
Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Reg
Ross Boatman
Ross Boatman
Derek
Marlene Sidaway
Marlene Sidaway
Maureen
Official Videos
Mum: Trailer - BBC Two
Mum: Trailer - BBC Two
Episodes - Season 1
January
January
Episode 1
It’s the morning of Cathy’s husband’s funeral and her family gather at the house to wait for the funeral cars. Battling her brother's partner and meeting her son's new and over-enthusiastic girlfriend Kelly, Cathy prepares herself for a day of great emotion with help from her friend Michael.
February
February
Episode 2
It’s Cathy’s first Valentine’s day since she lost her husband. Her brother Derek comes round to keep her company, but his partner Pauline wishes that she was anywhere else. Cathy's son, Jason, has some surprising news for her and when Michael turns up unannounced he's concerned to find that Cathy has received a Valentine’s card.
May
May
Episode 3
Cathy is clearing out her garage and the family come round to help. Her brother and his partner are fresh from playing golf and making friends with a millionaire. Kelly’s mum comes round to take an old fridge and Cathy sees a new side to Kelly. Michael is helping out too and faces a decision.
August
August
Episode 4
It’s a hot summer’s day, and while Kelly and her cousin sunbathe in the garden, Cathy is getting ready to go for lunch with a new - male - friend. Michael is taking her and is keen to find out more about this friend.
October
October
Episode 5
It's early morning and Cathy is trying to get ready for work. Jason has an interview for a job in Australia and Kelly's upset that she might have to move there. After a heavy night out with Derek, Michael finds himself on Cathy’s sofa with a secret to keep from Cathy.
December
December
Episode 6
It’s New Year’s Eve, and while Cathy’s trying to have a nice little party, Kelly and Jason have come back arguing. Michael turns up, and as Cathy’s trying to sort out Jason and keep her party going, she tries to find the right moment to give him his Christmas present.
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