Mum Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2016 · BBC Two · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Mum
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Mum have?
Mum has 3 seasons and 18 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 13, 2016 to June 19, 2019.
Is Mum renewed, ended, or canceled?
Mum has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Mum?
It takes 8h 26m (506 minutes) to watch the complete run of Mum. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 5 days. Yes! At 8.4 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 4.2 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Mum?
The highest-rated episode is Season 3, Episode 6 ("Saturday"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.2/10 based on 4 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Mum?
Mum is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Mum?
Mum has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Mum?
The primary ensemble cast includes Lesley Manville as Cathy (age 70), Peter Mullan as Michael (age 66), Sam Swainsbury as Jason, Lisa McGrillis as Kelly (age 44).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lesley Manville | Cathy | 70 |
| Peter Mullan | Michael | 66 |
| Sam Swainsbury | Jason | – |
| Lisa McGrillis | Kelly | 44 |
| Dorothy Atkinson | Pauline | 60 |
| Karl Johnson | Reg | 78 |
| Ross Boatman | Derek | 62 |
| Marlene Sidaway | Maureen | 89 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Mum are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on October 21, 2026.