I have to say I’m a bit disappointed. The Phillip Schofield joke got a chuckle from me but I just wish the episode as a whole was funnier. I didn’t expect it to make me cry and I felt like there weren’t enough jokes to pick the mood up at the end so I came away feeling really flat and sad.
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Stillwater
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I enjoyed it. Christmas can be dreadful sometimes, life (and death) goes on even on 25th December. Felt they nailed that unsentimentally 
Fish & Chips
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I did a rewatch and it grew on me more 2nd time around. I definitely think there many subtle details etc that I missed first watch.
House of Tea
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I enjoyed it. My dad died in front of me on Boxing Day (not recently) from a heart attack, I still enjoyed this episode. Comedy is light and shade, as is life.
I enjoyed it too although I did find that I came away feeling a bit flat compared to the normal episodes/the first Christmas special. I think I just expected more jokes/lightheartedness at the end but I know life (even Christmas) isn’t always like that. Will definitely watch it again but not to cheer me up 
Scarlett O' Hara
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I've no problem with the death scene. However, whilst I ADORE the show, I realised I absolutely loathe the Geoff and Marion characters and find them beyond parody and pathetically overplayed.
Julia in that onsie was beyond reality too, on Christmas day put the bl&&dy semblance of a normal outfit on. Meg and her fellas storyline was just meh!!
I didn't dislike the show, in fact I thought it was ok..just that ok but not the normal fabulous show that I adore.
Julia in that onsie was beyond reality too, on Christmas day put the bl&&dy semblance of a normal outfit on. Meg and her fellas storyline was just meh!!
I didn't dislike the show, in fact I thought it was ok..just that ok but not the normal fabulous show that I adore.
Sheeeet
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PrincessCharming
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I put on my Xmas pjs on Xmas Eve and only just removed them an hour ago to shower.
If I had a onesie, it would have been on yesterday. The hangover was real
If I had a onesie, it would have been on yesterday. The hangover was real
unidentified
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I thought the onesie on Christmas Day was quite normal
I get annoyed my daughter wants a boring Christmas jumper and nothing ‘nice’wibblywobblywoo
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Me too ! I'm on episode 6 of series 1 and I've laughed soo muchI just discovered motherland and binged every episode in a week.
It’s comedy genius! I loved it. Including the new Christmas Eve episode.
I really hope they make more
petitspois
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I thought it was quite poignant and possibly paving the way for another series where they branch out from just motherhood stuff to slightly more complex family storylines.
Aussie
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Oh is it not on 4OD?
No , it didn't come up when I searched, I'll check the comedy section to make sure
Aussie
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I just googled & it says its on amazon prime. I'm quite surprised its not on 4OD anymore
Aw thank you for looking , I've gone on amazon prime and get this
it's just not meant to beAttachments
FenellaTheWitch
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I was very disappointed in the Christmas Special. I thought it was very weak and all a bit forced.
Geoff and Marion are terrible.
Geoff and Marion are terrible.
HairyMaclary
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I liked it, there were some great bits but agree with previous comment about seeing more of Anne, did we know she was having twins in season 3? I’ve watched it a few times and can’t remember it