The BBC’s new comedy-drama Amandaland (2025) is a spin-off of the hit series Motherland, focusing on the character Amanda, played by Lucy Punch. The show follows Amanda as she moves from the affluent neighborhood of Chiswick to South Harlesden—dubbed “SoHa”—after her divorce. With a new home, new school for her children, and a new social circle, Amanda struggles to adjust to her drastically different lifestyle. Despite the series’ setting in South Harlesden, filming took place across multiple locations in London and beyond.
Where Was Amandaland Filmed?
London Filming Locations
- Islington, Angel, and Muswell Hill – Principal photography for the series began in North London, particularly in these areas, in September 2024.
- Ferntower Road, Highbury & Islington – The exterior shots of Amanda’s new home were filmed here, giving the impression of her downsized life in “SoHa.”
- Canonbury Station and Newington Green – Featured in various scenes, these locations add to the show’s North London feel.
- Oaklands School Sixth Form, Tower Hamlets – Used for the school Amanda’s children attend.
- Bethnal Green – Another school location was filmed here.
- Chestnut Avenue, Forest Gate – The home of Amanda’s friend Anne Flynn (played by Philippa Dunne) was filmed here.
- Leytonstone High Road – The real-life location of KB&K Kitchen, where Amanda gets a job in the show.
- York Arms Pub, North Finchley – Seen in driving scenes.
- Hounslow – Featured in football match scenes and a car boot sale event.
Filming Outside London
- Surrey & Oxfordshire – Used for car boot sale scenes.
- New Forest – Scenes of Amanda and her new friends going camping were filmed here.
Other Filming Locations from Motherland
Since Amandaland is a spin-off of Motherland, some of the previous show’s locations were reused:
- Southfield Primary School, Chiswick
- Charing Cross Sports Club, Hammersmith
- Little Ealing Primary School
- University of West London, Brentford
- The Post Room Café, Chiswick
When Did the Filming of Amandaland Take Place?
Filming for Amandaland began in September 2024, with production primarily centered in North London. Various other locations across London and the surrounding countryside were used to bring Amanda’s new life to the screen.
Official Trailer
FAQ
Q: Where is Amanda’s new home in Amandaland?
A: The exterior of Amanda’s new home is filmed on Ferntower Road, on the border of Highbury and Islington.
Q: Was Amandaland filmed in South Harlesden?
A: No, despite the show being set in South Harlesden (dubbed “SoHa”), many of the filming locations were in North and East London, including Islington, Tower Hamlets, and Forest Gate.
Q: Where was Amanda’s job filmed?
A: The scenes featuring Amanda’s new job at a kitchen company were filmed at KB&K Kitchen on Leytonstone High Road.
Q: Did Amandaland use any locations from Motherland?
A: Several Motherland locations were used, including Southfield Primary School in Chiswick and Charing Cross Sports Club in Hammersmith.