Ann Droid

Diane Morgan returns to the screen in a new BBC One sitcom that blends near-future technology with the heavy heart of grief. Ann Droid premiered on July 17, 2026, and wrapped its first six-episode run by August 21. The show stars Morgan as Linda, a widow who receives a second-hand robot carer named Ann, played by Sue Johnston in a role that defies typical android tropes. Paul Ready rounds out the main cast as Michael, a neighbor caught in the awkward dynamic between human and machine. Written by Morgan alongside Sarah Kendall, the series operates as a buddy comedy set against a backdrop of mild depression and social awkwardness. Critics and audiences have given it a modest 6.6 rating from 24 votes, suggesting a niche appeal rather than a mass-market hit. The tone balances the absurdity of a malfunctioning helper with the genuine loneliness of its protagonist. This returning series aims to find humor in the friction between human emotion and programmed efficiency.[edit]