This week we review - Mum (Series 3 Episode 1)

`Mum' is a critically well-received family sitcom by the hands of BAFTA Award-winning writer Stefan Golaszewski.

The story follows lead character suburban mum Cathy, portrayed by Olivier Award-winning Lesley Manville, as she mourns her husband's death and tries to move on in the years that follow, starting with the funeral in January and ending on New Year's Eve.

Each episode in the earlier series revolves around a month in which Cathy attempts to rebuild her life, surrounded by her sometimes problematic family and friends.

The series features Cathy’s supportive lifelong friend Michael (played by Peter Mullan), and her family: son Jason and his girlfriend Kelly, Cathy's brother Derek and his new partner Pauline and Cathy's in-laws.

Written by Stefan Golaszewski

Produced by Lyndsay Robinson, Jennie Fava and Georgie Fallon

Directed by Richard Laxton and Stefan Golaszewski

A Big Talk Production in association with The Money Men for BBC.

Mum is available to watch here https://bbc.in/30JrHBC

Mum is available to buy here https://amzn.to/2JYi2S1

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