We're being treated to an "Ab Fab" co-lab in "Amandaland" this Christmas, with the half-hour special set to bring Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders back together for their first scripted on-screen reunion in almost a decade. They play sisters Joan and Felicity here, and there's a delightfully boozy whiff of the Edina and Patsy to them.
Here’s how to watch “Amandaland” Christmas Special 2025 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
The 2025 “Amandaland” Christmas Special premieres on Thursday, December 25.
► Time: 4:15 p.m. ET / 1:15 p.m. PT / 9:15 p.m. GMT / 8:15 a.m. AEDT (Fri.)
• FREE STREAM — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
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In an effort to recapture the festive magic of her childhood, Amanda (Lucy Punch) takes the family — not quite kicking and screaming, but give it time — to her aunt Joan's country mansion. Joan is a larger-than-life but kindly host with the most, so of course she drives elder sister Felicity up the 80s-wallpapered walls from the get-go.
Mal (Samuel Anderson) and Anne (Philippa Dunne) have tagged along for the ride, albeit not entirely of their own volition. Anne would rather it was her own family skewering her Christmas gifts, while Amanda comes to regret strongarming Mal when he unearths an old photo that hints at a major secret.
Read on as we explain how to watch the "Amandaland" Christmas Special for free and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch 'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the show on your usual service?
You can still watch the “Amandaland” Christmas Special thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. but want to view your free BBC coverage, you'd select a U.K. server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to BBC iPlayer and enjoy!
Can I watch 'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 in the U.S.?
"Amandaland" hasn't yet picked up a broadcast partner in the U.S..
If you're currently on holiday across the pond from the U.K., one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN, will help tap into your home coverage of the Christmas Special.
Can I watch 'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 in Canada?
There are currently no plans to broadcast "Amandaland" in Canada.
If you're a Brit currently in the Great White North for work or on vacation, you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 in Australia?
"Amandaland" airs on Stan in Australia, but at the time of writing there's no sign of the 2025 Christmas Special in the streaming service's listings.
Anybody currently Down Under from the U.K. can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 — Need to Know
'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 trailer
'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 cast
- Lucy Punch as Amanda Hughes
- Joanna Lumley as Felicity Sanderson
- Philippa Dunne as Anne Flynn
- Samuel Anderson as Mal
- Alexander Shaw as Manus
- Miley Locke as Georgie
- Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan
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