BBC adds 'best comedy since Only Fools & Horses' that has viewers in tears of laughter
A beloved BBC sitcom starring several telly legends has left fans in tears of laughter
BBC adds 'best comedy since Only Fools & Horses' that has viewers in tears of laughter
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A BBC Two sitcom has left viewers captivated, with some declaring it 'possibly the best thing they have ever watched'.
Alma's Not Normal,, which debuted in 2020, is the brainchild of Sophie Willian, who also stars as the lead character, Alma Nuthall. The plot revolves around Alma, an aspiring actress from Bolton, Manchester, grappling with her quirky family and tumultuous relationships.
Drawing inspiration from Sophie's personal experiences, including her time in foster care, Alma's Not Normal delves into a range of topics, from sex work and relationships to death and addiction.
The cast boasts several television stalwarts. Strictly star Jayde Adams portrays Alma's best friend Leanne, while Lorraine Ashbourne embodies the unforgettable character of Alma's grandmother, Joan.
Alma's Not Normal has become a hit with fans
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Siobhan Finneran, renowned for her roles in Happy Valley and Benidorm, plays Lin, Alma's mother and a recovering drug addict, reports the Express.
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Following its launch in 2021, the first series garnered glowing reviews and bagged Sophie numerous accolades, including a BAFTA for Best Female Comedy Performance.
The second series, released in October last year, was met with similar acclaim. At the 2025 BAFTA Awards, the show clinched the award for Best Scripted Comedy.
Strictly star Jayde Adams appeared in the show
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In the second series, Alma returns to Bolton, but just as she begins to readjust to life there, her grandmother Joan drops a bombshell that turns everything upside down.
Viewers of Alma's Not Normal have taken to social media to praise the show, encouraging others to tune in for a good laugh. On Facebook, one fan enthused: "One of my favourites -so well written and acted beautifully."
Another viewer recommended the series, saying: "Watched all of this highly recommend it. Best comedy since Only Fools. It's hilarious if in need of a good laugh."
Fans have applauded the sitcom
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A third person shared their emotional reaction: "I sobbed and laughed at the same time... Nothing has ever done that to me before , brilliant."
Meanwhile, another fan was effusive in their praise: "I think this is possibly the best thing I have ever watched."
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Despite the clamour for more episodes of Alma's Not Normal, creator Sophie has indicated there won't be a third series.
"Basically, they're not getting a Series 3. I'm done," she revealed on Deborah Frances-White's The Guilty Feminist podcast.
Sophie also mentioned her plans for the show's future: "I want to do a Christmas special, they've commissioned the script. But I don't want to do another series. I want to wrap up the journey. She is no longer a situational comedy protagonist. They have to not learn, that's the point. She's Del Boy at the end when he gets boring and rich."
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