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Mum

TV·2016–2019·BBC Two·Drama, Comedy, Family·29m·7.8

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Subtle family sitcom following Cathy as she moves on from the death of her husband. Starting with the funeral in January and ending on New Year's Eve, the story unfolds through the events of a year.

Cast

Lesley ManvilleLesley ManvilleCathyPeter MullanPeter MullanMichaelSam SwainsburySam SwainsburyJasonLisa McGrillisLisa McGrillisKellyDorothy AtkinsonDorothy AtkinsonPaulineKarl JohnsonKarl JohnsonReg
Ross Boatman
Ross BoatmanDerekMarlene SidawayMarlene SidawayMaureen

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