Parenting has become a profession - a profession whose bar has been set so high no-one can realistically expect to meet it. And yet, as mothers, we try. And we fail. Or at least we feel as though we fail. Welcome to the madness of modern motherhood
Other People's Children (Episode 1)
Air date: 2017-06-23
Overview: Bad Mother vents some rage about joint birthday parties, pointless bits of plastic you find in party bags and dealing with other people's children.
Default Parent (Episode 2)
Air date: 2017-06-30
Overview: Bad Mother struggles to deal with the realisation that she's the default parent, then shows herself up for being less 'default' more 'at fault'.
Just a Mum (Episode 3)
Air date: 2017-07-07
Overview: Bad Mother finds herself apologising for being 'just a mum' and decides to embark on a mission to prove just what a fantastic mum she is.
Playdate (Episode 4)
Air date: 2017-07-14
Overview: The stress involved in preparing for a playdate somewhat backfires on Bad Mother.
Babysitter (Episode 5)
Air date: 2017-07-21
Overview: Bad Mother resorts to desperate measures to find a last minute babysitter so that she can escape for a rare night out.
Benign Neglect (Episode 6)
Air date: 2017-07-28
Overview: Bad Mother swaps soft play for some old-fashioned parenting, with not altogether successful results.