| A comedy about a mother at a milestone in her life. We follow her and her family through a year of new beginnings as she rebuilds her life following the death of her husband. Mum is joined by her supportive life-long friend Michael. Through a year of new beginnings she rebuilds her life surrounded by her family: son Jason and his girlfriend Kelly; her brother Derek and his new partner, Pauline; and her in-laws. |
| Name | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Mullan | Michael | 18 |
| Lesley Manville | Cathy | 18 |
| Karl Johnson | Reg | 18 |
| Dorothy Atkinson | Pauline | 18 |
| Lisa McGrillis | Kelly | 18 |
| Marlene Sidaway | Maureen | 18 |
| Ross Boatman | Derek | 18 |
| Sam Swainsbury | Jason | 18 |
| Selin Hizli | Debbie | 3 |
| Tanya Franks | Carol | 3 |
| Aaron Heffernan | Ryan | 2 |
| Kika Mirylees | Lyn | 1 |
| Grace Hogg-Robinson | Danielle | 1 |