I love it when a sitcom lands fully formed. It's also nice when you gradually grow to adore a comedy but for me, it's so much better when it's love at first sight. I had that feeling with Peep Show. I had it with Toast of London. And I definitely had it when Alma's Not Normal first went out. So you can picture me jumping for joy now we have Alma's Not Normal season 2 (the whole second series is available on BBC iPlayer).
This is very much comedian Sophie Willan's baby. She is the creator, writer, executive producer and star. She even chose the pink fluffy coat that Alma rarely removes. It draws heavily on her own background, growing up in a dysfunctional family in Bolton. Her mother was a heroin addict and she was often looked after by her grandmother. Willan, who can also currently be seen as a computer expert in Ludwig, has turned this back story into award-winning comedy, picking up two BAFTAs.
