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Season 1 – Alma's Not Normal

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Following Boltonian wild-child Alma Nuthall and her family of eccentric, unruly women.

Critics Reviews

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 03/11/2022
The series is unusually raw, vehemently rude but packed with a small group of characters whose backstories are the sort of material that’s usually found in case-studies of trauma and child neglect. Yet it can be blisteringly funny. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Dominic C @RT06952992 Dec 18 This series made me laugh out loud and cry in equal messure. Sophie's story and performance is excellent. See more Suzy C @RT64508013 01/31/2025 Beautifully crafted balance of humour and hard hitting topics. Alma is Not Normal is both hilarious and heartbreakingly real, following a woman who refuses to be defined by the tough hand she's been dealt. Alma's optimism and sharp wit keep you laughing even as the show tackles heavy themes with honesty. See more mortychops @RT09222225 02/04/2024 If you were entertained by Peep Show, Spaced, Motherland et all, then you'll like 'Alma's not Normal'. The fact that it isn't a work of complete fiction & is based around the writer's (Sophie Wilan) life experience just makes it all the more engaging. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a BBC comedy as much as this, it was super refreshing. I'm on tenterhooks waiting for season two! See more 07/27/2022 An amassing mix of utterly cringe hilarity and a genuinely moving story. Love this show, it's the best thing I've watched for an age. See more Read all reviews
Alma's Not Normal — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Sophie Willan

Alma

Shameem Ahmad

Carol

Maizie Wickson

Young Alma

Tahir Shah

Adnan

James Baxter

Anthony

Lorraine Ashbourne

Joan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 2021 Feng Suey Following Boltonian wild-child Alma Nuthall and her family of eccentric, unruly women. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 20, 2021 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 27, 2021 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 4, 2021 Boom and Bust There's some good news for Lin, as her section could finally be lifted, but it means Alma has to convince Grandma Joan to let her Mum move in. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 11, 2021 On Record When social services sends through her records, Alma faces up to her experiences of being in the care system; she might end up missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 18, 2021 Sticking With You Alma continues to juggle the well-being of her troubled mom with her personal dreams and ambitions as her acting career gains traction. Details

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Alma's Not Normal — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Andrew Chaplin
Executive Producer
Kate Daughton, Nerys Evans, Sophie Willan
Screenwriter
Sophie Willan
Network
BBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 13, 2021