Created by Diane Morgan.
Ann Droid premiered on July 17, 2026.
Distributed by BBC One, with episodes available on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Ann Droid (2026) TV Series Review
Ann Droid is a funny and touching British comedy about Sue, a widow who gets a robot named Linda to help her at home.
At first, Sue does not like Linda and finds her difficult to live with.
However, they slowly become close and build an unusual friendship.
Diane Morgan is funny as Linda, while Sue Johnston gives a warm performance as Sue.
The series has simple jokes and also explores loneliness, grief, aging, and friendship.
Some scenes are silly, but they add to the fun.
Overall, Ann Droid is an enjoyable series with good performances and a heartwarming story.
CR Rating: 8/10.
Ann Droid Actors
Diane Morgan as Linda
DOB: October 5, 1975.
Bio: English actress, comedian, and writer best known for creating and portraying the deadpan character Philomena Cunk.
She gained wider recognition through Cunk on Britain and Cunk on Earth and has also appeared in Motherland, After Life, and Mandy, which she created and starred in.
Role: Linda is a humanoid eldercare robot assigned to help Sue adjust to life after becoming a widow.
Designed to assist with everyday tasks and provide companionship, Linda approaches human behavior with an unusually literal perspective, often creating awkward and humorous situations.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting Facts: Morgan co-created and wrote Ann Droid and also plays its central robot character.
Notable Works: Cunk on Earth, Cunk on Britain, Mandy, Motherland, After Life.
Andrea Valls as Renee
DOB: December 17, 1992.
Bio: British actress known for her work in television and comedy.
She has worked across children’s television, comedy, and drama, building a varied career in British screen productions.
Role: Renee is part of the wider group of people surrounding Sue and Linda.
Her appearances help expand the world outside Sue’s home and provide additional interactions for the central characters.
Episodes: 5.
Interesting Facts: Valls has Spanish heritage through her mother, and she has previously played Jess in Waffle the Wonder Dog.
Notable Works: Waffle the Wonder Dog, Truelove, Jack and Dean of All Trades.
Kathryn Hunter as Eileen
DOB: April 9, 1957.
Bio: British-American actress and theatre director born in New York City.
She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and has earned widespread recognition for her work in theatre, particularly physical theatre.
Role: Eileen is part of Sue’s wider social circle and becomes one of the recurring characters who interacts with Sue and Linda.
Her presence gives Sue another person to turn to as she adjusts to life with an artificial companion.
Episodes: 5.
Interesting Facts: Hunter has a twin sister and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Visit.
Notable Works: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Poor Things, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Andor.
Sue Johnston as Sue
DOB: December 7, 1943.
Bio: English actress whose career spans television, film, and theatre.
She first gained widespread recognition as Sheila Grant in Brookside before becoming especially well known for playing Barbara Royle in The Royle Family.
Role: Sue is the human heart of Ann Droid.
She is a recently widowed woman trying to rebuild her independence after the loss of her husband.
Her son, Michael, gives her Linda, a humanoid eldercare robot designed to make living alone easier.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting Facts: Before becoming an actress, Johnston worked as a tax inspector.
She trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts and received an OBE in 2009 for services to drama and charity.
Notable Works: The Royle Family, Brookside, Waking the Dead, Downton Abbey, Coronation Street.
Paul Ready as Michael
DOB: 1977.
Bio: English actor known for a wide range of television and film roles.
He became particularly recognizable as Kevin Brady in Motherland and also appeared in Utopia, Ripper Street, Bodyguard, The Terror, MotherFatherSon, and The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.
Role: Michael is Sue’s son and the person responsible for bringing Linda into her life.
He buys the robot because he wants his mother to remain independent while he moves out and attempts to repair his marriage.
Michael means well, but his decisions sometimes create more problems than they solve.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting Facts: Ready trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
He received a commendation at the 2003 Ian Charleson Awards for his stage work.
Notable Works: Motherland, The Terror, Bodyguard, Utopia, Ripper Street.
Margot Leicester as Phyllis
DOB: September 1949.
Bio: English actress with an extensive career spanning theatre, television, and film.
She has also enjoyed a distinguished stage career, including an Olivier Award nomination for her performance in Broken Glass.
Role: Phyllis is one of Sue’s recurring companions and helps give the series a broader picture of Sue’s social life.
Her interactions with Sue and Linda provide opportunities for the comedy to move beyond the central mother-and-robot relationship.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting Facts: Leicester met theatre director David Thacker while working at the Dukes Theatre in Lancaster.
They married in 1974 and later worked together on numerous theatre productions.
Notable Works: Grace, King Charles III, Five Days, The Take, The Bill.
Rupert Vansittart as Jeffrey
DOB: February 10, 1958.
Bio: English character actor with an extensive career in television, film, and theatre.
His career spans a wide range of genres, from period dramas and comedies to contemporary television.
Role: Jeffrey is one of the recurring characters in Sue’s wider social environment.
His appearances add another adult personality to the story and allow the series to explore how people around Sue respond to her unusual new companion.
Episodes: 4.
Interesting Facts: Vansittart played Lord Ashfordly in Heartbeat for many years and also portrayed Mr Hurst in the acclaimed 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
Notable Works: Pride and Prejudice, Heartbeat, The Remains of the Day, Braveheart, The Diplomat.
David Hargreaves as Tom
DOB: February 2, 1940.
Bio: English actor with a career spanning several decades across television, film, and theatre.
His work has covered drama, comedy, and adaptations of classic literature.
Role: Tom is another recurring member of Sue’s wider circle.
His appearances contribute to the everyday world around Sue and Linda and provide additional situations for the show’s dry comedy.
Episodes: 4.
Interesting Facts: Hargreaves has one of the longest screen careers among the cast and appeared in Othello as early as 1965.
Notable Works: Last Christmas, Bugs, Othello.
Al Roberts as Mark
DOB: N/A.
Bio: British actor, writer, and director known for his work in comedy and television.
His career also includes writing and directing work, giving him experience both in front of and behind the camera.
Role: Mark is a supporting character within the wider world surrounding Sue and Linda.
His appearances add to the series’ everyday social situations and provide additional interactions outside the central relationship between Sue and her humanoid companion.
Episodes: 3.
Interesting Facts: Roberts has worked both in front of and behind the camera and previously appeared as Al in Stath Lets Flats.
Notable Works: Stath Lets Flats, Man Like Mobeen, King Gary, Industry, Mammoth.
Danny John-Jules as Brian
DOB: September 16, 1960.
Bio: English actor, singer, and dancer best known for playing Cat in the science-fiction comedy series Red Dwarf and Detective Sergeant Dwayne Myers in Death in Paradise.
He has worked extensively across television, film, theatre, and dance.
Role: Brian is a supporting character who crosses paths with Sue and Linda during the series.
His presence adds another familiar personality to the ensemble and gives Linda opportunities to interact with people beyond Sue’s immediate household.
Episodes: 3.
Interesting Facts: Before becoming famous as an actor, John-Jules worked as a dancer and singer and performed with major artists including David Bowie and Wham!.
His parents were Dominican immigrants who arrived in Britain aboard the Windrush-era ship HMT Empire Windrush.
Notable Works: Red Dwarf, Death in Paradise, Blade II, Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Maximilian Osinski as Chris
DOB: April 1, 1984.
Bio: Austrian-American actor born in Eisenstadt, Austria.
His parents were Polish immigrants, and his family later moved to the United States, where he grew up in Chicago.
He studied drama at Syracuse University and has built a television and film career.
Role: Chris is connected to the technological side of the story and is one of the characters who interacts with Linda’s world.
His presence helps expand the series beyond Sue’s home and gives the audience more context for the robot and the people surrounding it.
Episodes: 3.
Interesting Facts: Osinski was born in Austria to Polish parents who had fled communist Poland.
His family eventually settled in Chicago, where he grew up.
Notable Works: Ted Lasso, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., NCIS: Tony & Ziva, A Working Man.
Sarah Kendall as Cass
DOB: August 3, 1976.
Bio: Australian comedian, writer, and actress who has built her career in the United Kingdom.
Kendall has worked extensively as a stand-up comedian and writer and is part of the writing team for Ann Droid, alongside Diane Morgan.
Role: Cass appears as a delivery person and has a smaller but memorable role within the series.
Her character provides another everyday interaction between Linda, Sue and the outside world, fitting the show’s style of finding comedy in ordinary situations.
Episodes: 3.
Interesting Facts: Kendall was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, and later based her career in the UK.
She is also the creator and star of Frayed.
Notable Works: Frayed, The Other One.
More Actors
• Amanda Bright as Pru.
• Ed Jones as Keith.
• Nicole Sadie Sawyerr as Roxy.
• Nimisha Odedra as Robot One.
FAQ – Ann Droid (2026) TV Series
What is Ann Droid about?
Ann Droid follows Sue, a widow who receives a humanoid robot named Linda to help her live independently. Their unusual relationship becomes the center of the comedy.
What genre is Ann Droid?
It is mainly a comedy and futuristic buddy sitcom, with themes of aging, grief, loneliness, and technology.
Is Ann Droid based on a true story?
No. It is a fictional British comedy series.
How many episodes does Ann Droid have?
Season 1 has six episodes.
Where can I watch Ann Droid?
In the UK, it is available on BBC iPlayer and airs on BBC One.
Conclusion
Ann Droid is a warm and funny series that mixes comedy with themes of aging, grief, loneliness, and friendship.
Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston make the story especially enjoyable.