Episode 1
March
27m7.6 / 10
It is Cathy's 60th birthday and the family are going for lunch.
Episode credits
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
April
27m7.5 / 10
It is Easter Sunday and Cathy and Michael have plans to clear the front room together. Jason and Kelly have got other ideas.
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Directed by Stefan GolaszewskiGuest stars Aaron Heffernan, Selin Hizli, Kika Mirylees
Episode 3
June
26m7.6 / 10
Cathy is having a barbecue. Michael hasn't replied to her email and she wants to know why.
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Directed by Stefan GolaszewskiGuest stars Grace Hogg-Robinson
Episode 4
July
28m7.4 / 10
Kelly and Jason are up early and going on holiday. Meanwhile, Michael has had a terrible night and has something he wants to tell Cathy.
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Directed by Stefan GolaszewskiGuest stars Tanya Franks
Episode 5
September
26m7.4 / 10
As summer draws to a close, Cathy and Michael see each other for the first time in months. And with Maureen in hospital, Reg anxiously waits for news.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Episode 6
November
30m7.8 / 10finale
It is Fireworks Night and Cathy is having a bonfire. As Michael moves on after the death of his mother, Cathy feels she needs to tell him something.
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Directed by Stefan Golaszewski
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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
