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Season 1 – Ann Droid

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Follows Sue, a widow, and her new android assistant bot named Linda, a secondhand AnnDroid Z58/100 Basic Eldercare Robot; the overly attentive, socially inept robot is Sue's worst nightmare, but maybe the droid has its uses.
Ann Droid — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston are the beating hearts of Ann Droid a sly sci-fi-lite sitcom that speaks to the funniest side of humanity.

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Hannah J Davies Guardian Jul 23, 2026
5/5
Sure, it’s a show about a robot, but it’s shot through with a love and care that are entirely human. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Harris New Statesman Jul 23, 2026
If Diane Morgan has produced something without the bite of Philomena Cunk series, Ann Droid has humbler virtues, and is no worse for them. Go to Full Review
Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Jul 22, 2026
4/5
It is daft, but deceptively deep. Go to Full Review
Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Aug 3, 2026
4/5
Ann Droid is funny, painful and shrewdly observed. Go to Full Review
James Delingpole The Spectator Jul 31, 2026
What they forgot to include, unfortunately, was quite enough of the comedy element... It’s so busy being sensitive and moving and poignant about senescence, loneliness, death and loss that it doesn’t dare go in hard enough on the jokes. Go to Full Review
James Hibbs Radio Times Jul 31, 2026
3/5
While Johnston is an endearing lead, Morgan’s performance is the real selling point. As she’s previously demonstrated in Cunk and Mandy, she delivers another comedic masterclass. Go to Full Review
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Angela B @RT97974981 Sep 23, 2026 I loved this. It's sweet, funny and beautifully observed. Diane Morgan, Sue Johnston and Paul Ready were all superb. Looking forward to another series. See more decadent S @RT08262043 Sep 17, 2026 Easily best comedy bbc output for years and years . For those who have it one are they don’t understand or have the intelligence to understand brilliant character and set up writing, the son for example she is so selfish and out for himself but you can still see and know he loves his mother. It’s brilliant , yes first episode takes a good 10 mins to warm up but it’s the set up. It’s funny and emotional and gives you a good feeling. Some planks off wood have compared it to Mrs brown boys it’s the exact opposite of that it’s nothing like crass or thick humour. I don’t think these reviewers have actually watched it they just trolls Well done See more John K @WQCMI Aug 29, 2026 Worst comedy show ever, this is cringe and unfunny! See more Oliver A @LittleOldPennywise Aug 28, 2026 Hilarious, moving, sad, expertly written and performed - I cannot overstate how much I enjoyed Ann Droid. I really hope they do a second season. Five stars, 100%. Ignore the cretins who are insulting it, the depth of it is clearly going right over their heads. See more Richard H @Mudge Aug 21, 2026 Totally awful, apart from Sue Johnson. What type of fcuk'awful person likes this. Just above Mrs Brown Boys in pathetic. Only just. See more Mikls Vida K @RT46484013 Aug 20, 2026 The show is not only highly entertaining, but the very idea it is based on is a real thing people tend not to talk about, caring for old people. The AI/robot element is not the main focus, but the personal experience of an older woman dealing with grief, loneliness, worrying for her son and how this new artificial companion helps her not only with everyday tasks, but also these personal things she is dealing with. They weave the humor with the heartfelt moments very nicely. The actors are all doing a great job, Diane Morgan with the hilarious deadpan comedy with Sue Johnston delivering the emotional moments they are balancing the whole thing out very well. Paul Ready's Michael may seem frustrating, but it makes him human. The show is not to be taken super seriously, but it has enough seriousness for the sentimental moments to land. Rare to see this balance nowadays. Can't wait for the next season ! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 17, 2026 Sue's husband Dave died two years ago, and now her only son, Michael, is moving out again to try to fix his marriage, again; but the good news is he has got Sue a surprise to help her live independently: an Ann Droid Z58/100 humanoid care robot. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 17, 2026 Sue offers to help out at the charity shop for the day, but Linda turns it into a disaster; things only get worse when Sue tries to support Michael at Renee's BJJ presentation. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 17, 2026 Linda drags Sue to scatter ashes by the sea, sparking a trip to a dodgy funfair where a rollercoaster ride goes wrong; Linda sabotages Michael's open-mic rock ambitions. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 17, 2026 Sue's nice family dinner for Michael and Renee is ruined when their real motive for coming round is revealed; Linda steps in to save the day and avert a tragedy. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 17, 2026 Linda persuades Sue to go camping to see an epic meteor shower under clear skies, but she ends up causing absolute chaos at the campsite; Michael receives some shocking news. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 17, 2026 Now that an unemployed Michael is back under his parents' roof, he decides Linda has to go; can Sue genuinely face life without her? Details

Season Info

Director
Joe Roberts
Screenwriter
Diane Morgan, Sarah Kendall
Network
BBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 17, 2026
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