Motherland fans have been left fuming after claims it has been axed by the
BBC . The
comedy series, starring Cunk On Earth’s Diane Morgan, followed the trials, tribulations, and generally cut-throat world of middle-class motherhood . Written by Sharon Horgan , the series landed three seasons and two
Christmas specials on BBC, first airing in 2016, and scoring a Bafta for best scripted comedy in 2022. However, it’s now come to an end with Liz
Actress Diane revealing: ‘I hate to say it, because I still get
Women running up to me with prams in the street asking me when it’s coming back.’ She did however tease a spin-off involving Lucy Punch’s character Amanda, adding to The Times : ‘Yes. It’ll live on through her. The ladies with the prams will be pleased, hopefully.’ Fans have been left devastated at the news, taking to X to share their anger. @lydrogerss said: ‘BBC cancelling Motherland and they still expect me to pay a license fee.’ ‘They’ve cancelled Motherland?! The BBC really has lost the plot in so many ways,’ @frozenwarning wrote. @Victoria_Vol added: ‘Not a good start to the Easter weekend to discover that @bbccomedy @bbc have axed the brilliant #Motherland. One of the best comedies of the past decade. Why oh why would someone deem this a good decision.’ bbc cancelling motherland and they still expect me to pay a license fee Theyâve cancelled Motherland?! The BBC really has lost the plot in so many ways. I need to know who is at fault for cancelling #motherland @bbc ? So I can either hunt them down or cancel my licence⦠ð¡ ð I’ve just read that the BBC has decided to cancel Motherland. Absolutely fuming. pic.twitter.com/TnNXLFFkWo So, the BBC decide to cancel Motherland but keep on recommissioning Mrs Brown’s Boys! What exactly am I paying my license fee for!!!? @GaryLineker @Lord_Sugar @realDonaldTrump @TVNaga01 #RAGE #BBC #Sitcom @BBC Hey, BBC! What the heck are you doing cancelling #motherland one of the best shows ever! I can’t believe it! Please reconsider! â¹ï¸ Not a good start to the Easter weekend to discover that @bbccomedy @bbc have axed the brilliant #Motherland . One of the best comedies of the past decade. Why oh why would someone deem this a good decision. Alongside Lucy and Diane, Motherland also stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Peep Show’s Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Philippa Dunne. The cancellation comes after a string of axed shows, including Paddy McGuinness’ gameshow Catchpoint and Alison Hammond-starring I Can See Your Voice. David Jason’s Still Open All Hours has also been axed , as has gameshow Unbeatable in recent months. Top Gear has also been taken off air after Freddie Flintoff’s horror crash , while A Question of Sport – both of which star McGuinness – has come to an end after 53 years. The BBC is not the only broadcaster to have made cuts recently – with ITV also axing two celebrity-fronted gameshows , and popular comedy programmes . The BBC declined to comment when approached by Metro.co.uk. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. MORE : Viewers ‘very sad’ after BBC star announces his TV show has been axed MORE : BBC axes thriller rocked by co-star affair scandal after one season