Series synopsis
Mandy is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two on August 13, 2020. It was created by Diane Morgan. It stars Michelle Greenidge, Tom Basden, Diane Morgan and Natalie Cassidy.
Mandy is a woman with dreams. Big dreams. Most of all she dreams of breeding Doberman Pinchers. But there are hurdles to overcome before that dream can become a reality. In the series we'll see her go on a health kick, rent out her small back bedroom on Airbnb and attempt a series of short-lived jobs in the modern gig economy.
Premise
Mandy is a woman with dreams. Big dreams. Most of all she dreams of breeding Doberman Pinchers. But there are hurdles to overcome before that dream can become a reality. In the series we'll see her go on a health kick, rent out her small back bedroom on Airbnb and attempt a series of short-lived jobs in the modern gig economy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michelle Greenidge as Lola
- Tom Basden as Jason
- Diane Morgan as Mandy
- Natalie Cassidy as Donna Ball
- Iain Lee as Self
- Kate Robbins as Joan MacDonald
- Nigel Planer as Captain
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Eva
Supporting cast
- Konnie Huq as Konnie Huq
- Alexei Sayle as Darren Dugdale
- Tom Courtenay as Engineer Woodcock
- Nick Mohammed as Future Doctor
- Professor Brian Cox as Professor Brian Cox
- Peter McDonald as Dr. Gould
- Beverley Callard as Psychic Pauline
- Graham Norton as Self
- Paul Ready as Cooper
- Linda Lusardi as Self
- David Mills as Mission Control/News Reporter
- Robin Sebastian as Pilot
Guest cast
- Diane Morgan as Mandy
- Natalie Cassidy as Donna Ball
- Iain Lee as Self
- Kate Robbins as Joan MacDonald
- Nigel Planer as Captain
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Eva
- Konnie Huq as Konnie Huq
- Alexei Sayle as Darren Dugdale
- Tom Courtenay as Engineer Woodcock
- Nick Mohammed as Future Doctor
- Professor Brian Cox as Professor Brian Cox
- Peter McDonald as Dr. Gould
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | July 28, 2019 | December 20, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 6 | August 13, 2020 | August 27, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 5, 2022 | January 19, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 6 | March 27, 2024 | April 10, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 6 | July 21, 2025 | August 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Comedy Shorts: Mandy A comedy by Diane Morgan about Mandy, a woman who really really wants a sofa, and will stop at absolutely nothing to get it. |
July 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas Nobody actually likes bread sauce, do they? It tastes like someone’s eaten a piece of bread, chewed it up and spat it onto your plate. Merry Christmas. |
December 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Mandy Who Knew Too Much Mandy rarely dabbles in global diplomacy, especially over Christmas when it’s so cold out and there’s good telly on, but when she does, you can bet that she makes a real difference to the balance of power in the world. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jobseeker She was looking for a job, and then she found a job, and heaven knows she's miserable now. |
August 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Susan Bloody Blower They say revenge is a dish best served cold. But they also say that about gazpacho, and that is disgusting, so what do they know? |
August 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Russian Nothing less than the future of the world as we know it is at stake in this thriller set in the cloak-and-dagger world of international geopolitics. Guest stars Tony Way. |
August 20, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Unpleasantness at Brampton Hall Unpleasantness comes in many forms. Like when you pick up an apple from the fruit bowl and find the hidden side has decomposed. The unpleasantness at Brampton Hall is different. |
January 5, 2022 |
| 2 |
Who Are You, Do You Think? Mandy accidentally finds herself on the programme ‘Who Are You, Do You Think?', a fictional genealogy programme that is not a parody of the programme Who Do You Think You Are? |
January 5, 2022 |
| 3 |
Holiday for One According to a friend of a friend, if the staff on a cruise start handing out free choc ices, it means a passenger has died and they need to make room in the freezer. |
January 12, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Destination Dundee Mandy often has her head in the clouds - normally a disadvantage for long-term success. But in her new role, it is absolutely essential. |
March 27, 2024 |
| 2 |
Get Mandy Carter Mandy’s precious me-time is disturbed by an unexpected visitor, whose arrival sparks a series of events that lead her to a new job where she makes new friends - and even newer enemies. |
March 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
Humandy Statue Mandy dabbles in things she does not understand. Which is almost everything if you’re Mandy. |
April 3, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Petty Woman A glamorous stranger convinces Mandy of the importance of the correct paperwork. |
July 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
Mad Mandy: Fury Road Something is holding Mandy back. But what is it? Can she overcome it? Does she even know what it is? Is there anything she can do about it? |
July 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
Wormhole For once, Mandy has the perfect job. The hours are fine, the pay is good, the fag breaks are reasonable. There’s only one problem: people. Yes, them again. Can Mandy outwit them at last? |
July 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 13, 2020 |
| Last aired | August 4, 2025 |
| Runtime | 14 minutes |
| Status | continue |