Diane Morgan‘s new sitcom, Ann Droid (co-written with comedian Sarah Kendall), has quickly become a hit on BBC iPlayer, climbing to the number two spot in the platform’s most popular shows. The comedy, starring Morgan and the beloved Sue Johnston (known from The Royle Family and Downton Abbey), launched on Friday and immediately gained a dedicated audience.
Viewers found the show both humorous and emotionally resonant, particularly praising Ann Droid’s outstanding performance. Digital Spy gave it a five-star review, calling it a must-see and highlighting how Ann Droid’s playful and silly humor will have audiences laughing out loud.
But honestly, it’s not just funny. This show is surprisingly deep! It really makes you think about how we’re all getting more and more connected to AI, and how much we’re starting to rely on tech in our everyday lives. It’s actually pretty insightful, and it hits home as a gamer who uses tech constantly.
The year is 2029 and “Ann Droid” tells the story of Sue (Johnston), who finds herself alone after her husband passes away. Just as she’s adjusting to life without him, and learning her son (Paul Ready from “Motherland”) is leaving home, a care robot named Linda (Morgan) arrives as her new companion.
Viewers and critics alike are loving Ann Droid. The Guardian gave it a perfect five-star review, calling the series “wonderful.” They also praised it as “silly, singular and occasionally tearjerking,” highlighting the love and care put into this story about a robot companion for an elderly woman.
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Both The Telegraph and Financial Times highlighted the film’s unexpectedly touching nature. The Telegraph called it a “surprisingly poignant robot comedy,” while Financial Times noted that despite its potentially farcical premise, the movie is balanced with genuine emotion and sadness, especially in its portrayal of loneliness in old age.
Morgan, a co-star of Johnston’s, described her as the driving force behind the show. He also shared with Digital Spy and other news outlets that the series is expected to connect with a wide range of viewers on multiple levels.
The show explores universal themes like loss, isolation, aging parents, and our relationship with technology – things many viewers will likely connect with,” said the co-creator.
You can watch all six episodes of the series now as a complete set, perfect for watching one after another. It will also continue to be shown on BBC One on Friday nights if you’d like to watch it weekly.
Ann Droid is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
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2026-07-21 19:19