All Merman articles
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Features
How Gogglebox inspired Bad Sisters series two
Sharon Horgan and head of drama Faye Dorn reveal their inspirations
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Video
Trail: Bad Sisters, Apple TV+
Second series of the Merman dark comedy following the lives of five sisters bound together by a suspicious death
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News
BBC orders Motherland spin-off Amandaland
Series from Merman to focus on character portrayed by Lucy Punch
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Features
Best single drama: I Am Ruth
“A subject that we are all familiar with was handled with great subtlety and care”
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News
Rosie Jones sitcom leads C4 slate
Comedy recommissions sit alongside Candour TV abusive relationship doc
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News
Merman poaches Sister’s Amanda Wasey to lead production
Bad Sisters indie also recruits access coordinator in industry-first
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News
Merman moves to set up shop in Scotland
New base will mean more stories set outside of London from Bad Sisters indie
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Features
Emmys spotlight: Bad Sisters cast on the challenges of balancing comedy and drama
Creator Sharon Horgan and fellow cast members discuss the importance of presenting an authentic portrayal of domestic abuse
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Video
Trail: There She Goes, BBC2
Comedy-drama special episode, following the day to day life of a severely learning disabled girl. Produced by Merman
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News
Sharon Horgan’s agent cautions creatives about ‘getting sucked into business’
BBC Comedy Festival: Duncan Hayes says setting up shop can be a ‘distraction’ for writers
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News
Sharon Horgan: the best dramas are really funny
Bad Sisters creator on rejections, pitching - and why she doesn’t take no for an answer
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News
Motherland’s future on pause amid cast’s busy schedules
Future of Merman sitcom unclear as Jon Petrie explains diary struggles
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News
ABC readies Motherland US
Paul Feig-backed remake, revealed by Broadcast in 2021, switches from Hulu to linear channel
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Features
Best drama series or serial: This Is Going To Hurt
‘The series seamlessly combines sharp wit, harrowing realism, perfectly formed characters and award-worthy acting’
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Video
Trail: Dreamland, Sky Max
Dark comedy series explores the secrets, lies, loves and aspirations within a family of four sisters. Co-produced by Merman & Sky Studios
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News
There She Goes special heads to BBC2
Merman secures hour-long edition of comedy drama about parenting a disabled teenager
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Video
Trail: Motherland, BBC2
Festive episode of the parental comedy about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood. Produced by Merman with Twofour
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News
Bad Sisters to serve up more mischief for Apple TV+
Merman’s dark comedy returns for second series
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Behind The Scenes
Bad Sisters, AppleTV+
Executive producer Faye Dorn on the making of Merman’s dark comedy thriller