The New Season of Amandaland

May 6, 2026, 20:30
EuropeEntertainment

Introduction

The BBC has a new show called Amandaland. It is about a woman named Amanda Hughes.

Main Body

Amanda moves to a new area called South Harlesden after her divorce. She works in a kitchen shop. She wants to be a famous internet star, but she does not have much money. Amanda has a mother named Felicity. They have a difficult relationship. Amanda also has two children. They are now teenagers and they cause new problems. The show uses a studio for some scenes. Some people love the acting of Lucy Punch. Other people think the story is too simple now.

Conclusion

You can watch Amandaland on BBC iPlayer now.

Learning

⚡ Quick Shift: 'Is' vs 'Has'

In this text, we see two ways to describe people. This is the key to moving from A1 to A2.

1. State of Being (is/are) Use this for names, jobs, or feelings.

  • It is about a woman...
  • They are now teenagers...
  • The story is too simple...

2. Possession (has/have) Use this for family, money, or things you own.

  • Amanda has a mother...
  • She does not have much money...
  • They have a difficult relationship...

💡 Memory Trick IS →\rightarrow Who/What/How HAS →\rightarrow What they own/Family

Vocabulary Boost:

  • Kitchen shop (Where we buy pots and pans)
  • Divorce (When a marriage ends)
  • Relationship (The connection between two people)

Vocabulary Learning

money
Currency used to buy things
Example:I need some money to buy a new book.
mother
A woman who has given birth to a child
Example:My mother helps me with my homework.
children
Young people who are not adults
Example:The park is a popular place for children.
watch
To look at something carefully
Example:You can watch the show on BBC iPlayer.
story
An account of events or experiences
Example:The story of the show is about Amanda's life.
simple
Easy to understand or do
Example:The story is now too simple for some viewers.