Series two of Amandaland finds Amanda (Lucy Punch) still living in SoHa, and juggling teenagers, her online Senuous brand and her “co-lab” working at Kitchen’s Bathrooms and Kitchens. Resigned to staying in the area, she is however thrilled by the opening of a hipster coffee shop which to her mind represents a step towards gentrification.

By mid-series, Amanda’s head has been turned by discovering a big house in the area is up for sale. Desperate to own it, she turns to her mother – only to discover that getting Felicity on board financially comes at a price. Her mum may seem evergreen, but is definitely starting to show signs of ageing so maybe living alone is no longer an option…

Fellow divorcee Mal is still Amanda’s basement neighbour and that tiniest of romantic frissons has not disappeared. This series we also meet his ex, no-nonsense Abs, with whom Amanda struggles to connect.

Mal’s unlikely bromance with Abs’s new husband JJ continues, while Fi starts to find her calling as a professional dog walker when Della goes off to work on a cruise.

And of course Anne remains Amanda’s loyal and long-suffering best friend, as they all navigate the challenges of parenting teenagers - through exams, relationships and, for the season finale, the school prom.

Amandaland returns on Wednesday 6 May on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

Read an interview with Lucy Punch below

Where do we find Amanda in Series 2?

Amanda is still in SoHa, she’s more settled now but still doing everything she can elevate to her social standing and circumstances. She’s just as delusional about herself as ever!

How has Amanda evolved since the beginning of Motherland to now?

Her change in circumstances has made her realise, finally, that she’s no better than anyone else. In Motherland, her superiority was her ugliest trait. Nevertheless, her giant ego and status anxiety remains, so she still wants everyone to think she’s the best!

How do you get into character as Amanda?

The hair, the heels, the gels and all the primping that’s involved to look like Amanda helps hugely. I know her so well after 10 years that it’s alarmingly easy to get into this character!

What was your favourite moment from this series to film?

I got to work with so many incredibly funny actors, I loved my scenes with Pam Ferris (who plays Amanda’s neighbour Elspeth in Ep4). She’s brilliant. I love playing Amanda being devious, when she thinks she’s being charming and getting away with it.

The series concludes with the teens getting ready for their high school prom, what do you remember from your high school prom?

Very little, apart from the dress I’d had taken in too much. I couldn’t dance and I couldn’t sit down. I looked like a black tape worm with big shoulders.

Where do we find Amanda and Mal’s relationship at the start of series 2, is there still a glimpse of romance?

There is, but it’s buried very deep! They get on better in this series, which is nice, there’s more teasing friendly banter between them.

What parenting advice would Amanda live by?

Amanda’s values may be incredibly skewed, but she is actually a good parent. She loves her kids and puts them first.

What can viewers expect to see from this series?

There are some fantastically funny new characters, and more hilarious storylines with the ones we already know and love.

Picture: BBC/Merman. Interview supplied by publicists.