Joining Lucy Punch (How to Build a Girl), who stars as the eponymous Amanda, will be Samuel Anderson (Gavin & Stacey) as Mal and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) as Della. Peter Serafinowicz (The Gentlemen) will appear as Johannes, Ekow Quartey (Becoming Elizabeth) as JJ and Rochenda Sandall (Line of Duty) as Fi.

Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous) will also appear as Amanda’s overbearing mother Felicity, and Philippa Dunne (Derry Girls) as Anne, as previously announced.

Reeling from a divorce, Amanda has moved to South Harlesden. There, she’ll have to deal with raising two teenage children and her equally demanding mother. Anne is on-hand to help navigate the playground politics, whether she wants to be or not.

“We can’t wait for audiences to see Amanda’s new chapter, brought to life by such a talented cast and a wonderfully sharp set of characters,” said Tanya Qureshi, head of comedy at the BBC. “It’s going to be a real treat.”

“Lucy, Phillipa and Joanna are top of their game in these roles and are joined by an incredibly funny and talented new cast,” said Sharon Horgan, the co-founder of Merman, the production company behind Amandaland. “Can’t wait to showcase the next challenges of parenthood and the very particular kind of friendship the school gates bring.”

Amandaland will air on BBC One in February, and will also be available on iPlayer.