My Mum, Your Dad is a British dating reality show for single parents that began airing on ITV1 on 11 September 2023, presented by Davina McCall. The series follows a group of middle-aged single parents as they head to a country house retreat for another chance at love, while unbeknownst to them, their adult children secretly watch and play matchmaker from a nearby “Bunker.”
Quick Facts
| Title | My Mum, Your Dad |
| Type | TV series (dating reality) |
| Creator | Greg Daniels & Haley Daniels (format) |
| Presenter | Davina McCall |
| Network | ITV1 / ITVX |
| Release date | 11 September 2023 (Series 1) |
| Where to stream | ITVX |
| Genre | Reality, Dating |
My Mum Your Dad Soundtrack
The series follows a group of single parents who are put forward by their adult children for a chance to find love again. They stay at Viola House, a country house retreat in Stedham, West Sussex, within the South Downs National Park, while their children watch on screen and act as matchmakers, deciding who goes on dates with whom.
The dating show hosted by Davina McCall debuted on ITV1 in September 2023, and one of its most talked-about elements is the music played throughout – a nostalgic run of 1970s, 80s, and 90s pop and soft-rock needle-drops that soundtrack the retreat’s dates and confessional moments.
Soundtrack of My Mum Your Dad (Series 1)
- The Power of Love – Huey Lewis & The News: “The Power of Love” is a 1985 single by Huey Lewis and the News, written for the soundtrack of the 1985 film Back to the Future. It became the band’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is approximately 3 minutes and 53 seconds long.
- Love Come Down (Single Version) – Evelyn “Champagne” King: “Love Come Down” is a song written by American musician Kashif. It was recorded by American singer Evelyn King for her fifth album, Get Loose (1982). The song was released in July 1982 by RCA Records as the lead single from Get Loose. In the United States, it peaked at number one on the Billboard Black Singles and Hot Dance/Disco charts and number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Human – The Human League: “Human” is a song by English synth-pop band The Human League, released in 1986 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, “Crash.” The track was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
- More Than a Feeling – Boston: “More Than a Feeling” is a song by American rock band Boston, released in September 1976 by Epic Records as the lead single from the band’s 1976 debut album. The song was written by Tom Scholz and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac: “Don’t Stop” is a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released as a single in April 1977. It was written by Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham and included on their album “Rumours.”
My Mum Your Dad Soundtrack also includes:
- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
- Higher Love – Steve Winwood
- Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
- How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
- Keep On Loving You – REO Speedwagon
- You Make My Dreams – Daryl Hall & John Oates
- Together In Electric Dreams – The Human League
- Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon
- Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
- Hold the Line – TOTO
- Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
- Just the Two of Us (feat Bill Withers) – Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers
- Only You – Yazoo
- Love Is A Battlefield – Pat Benatar
- Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
- New Sensation – INXS
- Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
- Bette Davis Eyes – Kim Carnes
- I Can Dream About You – Dan Hartman
- Baby, I Love Your Way – Peter Frampton
- Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House
- With Or Without You – U2
- Run To You – Bryan Adams
- Waiting for a Star to Fall – Boy Meets Girl
- Over My Shoulder – Mike + The Mechanics
- The Look of Love Pt 1 – ABC
- Teardrops – Womack & Womack
- Out of Touch – Daryl Hall & John Oates
- I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
- Tell It to My Heart – Taylor Dayne
- There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) – Eurythmics
- Waiting for a Girl Like You – Foreigner
- Never Tear Us Apart – INXS
- Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
- The Boys Of Summer – Don Henley
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears for Fears
- Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran
- Push It – Salt-N-Pepa
- Forget Me Nots (Remastered) – Patrice Rushen
- Perfect – Fairground Attraction
- Through the Barricades (Remastered) – Spandau Ballet
- You Can’t Hurry Love (2016 Remaster) – Phil Collins
- Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car – Billy Ocean
- Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
- All I Need Is A Miracle – Mike + The Mechanics
- Broken Wings – Mr. Mister
- Saving All My Love for You – Whitney Houston
- Working for the Weekend – Loverboy
My Mum Your Dad Soundtrack: These songs and more play throughout Series 1 of the show. You can find many of them on Spotify in fan-made and official playlists. The series is streaming on ITVX from 11 September 2023.
(External Link: My Mum, Your Dad on Wikipedia)
Where to Stream
My Mum, Your Dad streams on ITVX in the UK, with episodes also airing on ITV1. The show ran for two series (2023 and 2024) before being shelved by ITV in January 2025, though it could potentially return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does My Mum, Your Dad have a composer or original score?
No. Like most dating reality shows, My Mum, Your Dad doesn’t use an original composed score. Instead it relies on a curated soundtrack of licensed pop, soft-rock, and dance hits from the 1970s-90s as needle-drops.
Who hosts My Mum, Your Dad?
Davina McCall hosts the UK version of My Mum, Your Dad on ITV1 and ITVX.
Where can I watch My Mum, Your Dad?
My Mum, Your Dad streams on ITVX in the UK. It is a British format, distinct from the US version, “My Mom, Your Dad,” which airs on HBO Max and is hosted by Yvonne Orji.
Is there a My Mum, Your Dad season 2?
Yes. A second series aired on ITV1 in September 2024. ITV shelved the show in January 2025, but it has not been formally cancelled.
Where is My Mum, Your Dad filmed?
The show films at Viola House, a country estate in Stedham, West Sussex, within the South Downs National Park.
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