British Comedy Guide

Pauline McLynn

  • Irish
  • Actor

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Pauline McLynn 'wouldn't see the point' of remaking Father Ted

The actress is still fondly remembered for playing tea-obsessed Mrs Doyle in the hit comedy 25 years ago, but doesn't think it will ever be rebooted for modern TV.

Michelle Townsend, RSVP Live, 28th March 2023

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review

Rosie Molloy gives up everything, including good jokes.

Rachel Cronin, The List, 19th December 2022

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything - a neat, inquisitive double entendre of a title about an addict indeed.

Matthew McMillan, The Upcoming, 13th December 2022

Ardal O'Hanlon and Pauline McLynn look back at Father Ted

The actors revisit a surreal scene from the beloved sitcom.

Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 10th December 2022

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review

Father Dougal and Mrs Doyle... a marriage that'll break your TV set.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 8th December 2022

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review

Sheridan Smith's new comedy falls flat in every regard.

David Craig, Radio Times, 7th December 2022

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything, review

Sheridan Smith sitcom is addicted to lame jokes.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 7th December 2022

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything review

The actor's captivating turn as an out-of-control hedonist has a script stuffed with jokes - and a Father Ted reunion!

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 7th December 2022

Ardal O'Hanlon and Pauline McLynn on working together again 24 years on

They star as the parents of a recovering addict, played by Sheridan Smith, in a new Sky series, Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything.

Róisín Healy, The Sunday Times, 27th November 2022

Pauline McLynn on why her love for Father Ted will go on, go on, go on

It may be almost 24 years since Father Ted aired its final show in 1998 but actress Pauline McLynn believes that it's still as relevant today as it ever was.

Melanie Finn, The Independent (Ireland), 30th March 2022

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