Episode 1
Monday
28m7.3 / 10
Cathy and her family arrive in the countryside to celebrate Derek’s birthday. Michael arrives too, which Jason finds troubling.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
TV series
Mum
2016TV-PG3 seasons7.2 / 10
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Tuesday
30m7.3 / 10
It is first thing in the morning and Cathy has a hangover. She and Michael try to piece together what happened the night before.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Episode 3
Wednesday
27m7.7 / 10
Cathy and Michael get ready to go for a walk in the countryside, but Jason has concerns.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Episode 4
Thursday
30m7.3 / 10
After a night out at a restaurant, Cathy and her family head to bed. Pauline's had too much to drink and Jason has something he needs to say to Cathy.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Episode 5
Friday
30m7.3 / 10
It's raining and Cathy and her family are stuck indoors. Pauline has a visitor and Cathy makes an important decision.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Episode 6
Saturday
28m8.3 / 10finale
It's Derek's birthday. The family come together to get the house ready for the party.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
More about Mum
Cast
Lesley ManvilleCathy
Peter MullanMichael
Sam SwainsburyJason
Lisa McGrillisKelly
Dorothy AtkinsonPauline
Karl JohnsonRegRoss BoatmanDerek
Marlene SidawayMaureenCredits
- Written by
- Stefan Golaszewski
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 18
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Big Talk StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
death of husbandfamilyjoyfulmothersitcom
