Series synopsis
Alma's Not Normal is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two on April 7, 2020. It ended on November 11, 2024. It was created by Sophie Willan. It stars Sophie Willan, Jayde Adams, Lorraine Ashbourne and Siobhan Finneran.
Big dreams, no qualifications and always herself. Mum’s been sectioned, Gran’s too busy, but after a messy break-up, wild child Alma aims to break free in Bolton.
Premise
Big dreams, no qualifications and always herself. Mum’s been sectioned, Gran’s too busy, but after a messy break-up, wild child Alma aims to break free in Bolton.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sophie Willan as Alma
- Jayde Adams as Leanne
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Joan
- Siobhan Finneran as Lin
- James Baxter as Anthony
- Nicholas Asbury as Jim
- Dave Jones as BIll
Guest cast
- Lemn Sissay as Jerry
- Adam Woolley as Rob
- Pegeen Murphy as Support Worker
- Carla Henry as Jo-Jo
- Dave Jones as Bill
- John Quinn as Chris
- Shahzeb Aslam as Brian
- Deborah Beck as Denise
- Kenneth Collard as David
- Joan Kempson as Zombie Receptionist
- Jamie Baughan as Grimmy
- Nick Mohammed as Jules
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 7, 2020 | October 18, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 7, 2024 | November 11, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feng Suey After a recent break-up, Alma tries to get her life back on track. But with no job, no qualifications and a rebellious streak a mile wide, it is not going to be easy. |
April 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Ruby Alma reluctantly takes up the position of ‘Sandwich Artiste’ at SubNGo. But after a demeaning trial shift she decides to try a different career path. |
September 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Richard Gere Alma is finally making some money by embracing her role as Ruby when she meets Phil. He’s a client who is handsome and sophisticated, but is he too good to be true? |
September 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Going Back Alma is back in town and desperate for things to be different. And they certainly are different - Joan has some shocking news that’s going to change everything. |
October 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Padaming All Over the Place Grandma advises Alma to have some fun, so she finds herself a date and bags a job at Leanne’s – neither of which go to plan. Maybe Alma’s fine as she is. |
October 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Who the F Is Alice? Reunited with her extended family for the funeral of her great-grandmother, Alma realises that her eccentric Boltonian family is what makes her unique. |
October 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 11, 2024 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Status | ended |