Liam Gallagher Nearly Starred in Sharon Horgan's 'Motherland'

Sharon Horgan, creator of the BBC comedy series "Motherland," has revealed that Liam Gallagher nearly made a guest appearance in the show. Gallagher, the former frontman of Oasis, had expressed his admiration for the sitcom, calling it his favorite television program.

According to Horgan, the encounter occurred when she attended one of Gallagher's concerts with Tim Burgess, lead singer of The Charlatans. While backstage, Gallagher approached Horgan and Burgess, and during their conversation, he mentioned that Horgan's show was his favorite. Horgan recounted the surprise and delight of this revelation on the "Dish from Waitrose" podcast.

Gallagher's interest went as far as expressing a desire for a small part in the 2020 Christmas special of "Motherland." Horgan explained that Gallagher's partner, Debbie Gwyther, conveyed his wish for a "walk-on part." While the show ultimately featured Joseph Washbourn, the lead singer of Toploader, as himself, Horgan considered the possibility of Gallagher appearing, perhaps as someone walking by the school gates with children. She noted the