Mum
On BBC Two
A warm, gently comedic portrait of a widow rebuilding her life surrounded by family and lifelong friendship, balancing grief with joy and new beginnings.
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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Like Mum
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mum
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Like Mum, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mum, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mum, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
