Diane Morgan stars in BBC sitcom about robot care companion

BBC One's new 9.30pm sitcom Ann Droid marks Diane Morgan's latest comedy creation following her earlier characters Philomena Cunk and Mandy. The show centres on Sue Johnston's character, a widow who falls and receives an outdated care robot from her son. Skeptical of the machine, she spitefully renames it Linda—after a sister she dislikes—and insists on returning it after a 48-hour trial period.

The sitcom explores themes of loneliness and grief through the relationship between the reluctant widow and the socially awkward but endearing robot. Despite the robot's initial clumsiness and hindrances around the house, the show balances emotional depth with Morgan's characteristic deadpan humour, which reviewers highlight as a source of strong comedic moments throughout.

The broadcast is part of a broader television schedule featuring drama, classical music, and entertainment programming across UK channels on the evening of 17 July 2026. Other highlights include The Hairdresser Mysteries on BBC One, the First Night of the Proms on BBC Two, and the Anaconda film remake on Sky Cinema.