Mrs. Brown's Boys
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2011 - 2025
- 51 episodes (4 series)
Sitcom adaptation of the popular live stage show starring Brendan O'Carroll as aged housewife Agnes Brown. Also features Derek Reddin, Jennifer Gibney, Paddy Houlihan, Rory Cowan, Pat Shields and more.
- Due to return for Series 5
- Series 3, Episode 1 repeated at 9pm on BBC Scotland
Streaming rank this week: 2,602
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Mrs. Brown's Boys actor sues star Brendan O'Carroll
Mrs. Brown's Boys boss Brendan O'Carroll is being sued by former co-star Gary Hollywood.
The comedy actor and show chief, 65, faces claims of constructive dismissal and workplace discrimination after a row over pay.
Gary, 41, who quit the sitcom in the autumn, says he is also taking legal action against the BBC.
Ed Gleave, Daily Star, 27th December 2020Mrs. Brown's Boys suffers in cross-channel ratings drop
Mrs. Brown's Boys has suffered its lowest-ever Christmas Day ratings this year, but amidst a much-criticised poor festive TV schedule, remains the second most-watched comedy special of the season to date.
British Comedy Guide, 27th December 2020Reviews: Mrs. Brown, Motherland, Being Bridget Jones
Review of three Christmas specials.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 26th December 2020Why everyone should watch Mrs Brown's Boys tonight
Hated by critics who brand it puerile, Brendan O'Carroll's creation is nevertheless as popular as festive TV gets. Is there something in it?
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 25th December 2020Review: Mrs. Brown's Boys Christmas Special
Love it or loathe it, the Christmas juggernaut rolls on - but this year's special had a serious emotional message to deliver.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 25th December 2020Review: Mrs. Brown's Boys Christmas Special
Mammy Of The People is a reminder of just how gruesome Brendan O'Carroll's long-running comedy is.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 25th December 2020Review: Mrs. Brown's Boys Christmas Special
It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit (or two) to the Brown residence, says Helen Daly.
Helen Daly, Radio Times, 25th December 2020Mrs Brown's Boys renewed until 2026
Mrs Brown's Boys has been renewed up to 2026, the show's star Brendan O'Carroll has said.
British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2020Brendan O'Carroll accused of Gary Hollywood cover up
Brendan O'Carroll has been accused of lying about Gary Hollywood's exit from Mrs Brown's Boys in a bid to save the BBC comedy show. Over the weekend, Brendan told fans Gary was leaving for personal reasons and dismissed rumours of a rift between them. However, an insider at the show has now spoken out to slam Brendan's version of events and has claimed there has been a 'big money dispute' behind the scenes that has left other cast-members scared to speak out.
Lucy Needham, The Mirror, 15th December 2020Mrs Brown's Boys cast reunite without co-stars
The cast of Mrs Brown's Boys has reunited for a Christmas special without Gary Hollywood and Damien McKiernan after they quit over pay.
It was revealed earlier this month that the two actors had left the hit show after finding out they were paid less than their co-stars.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 28th October 2020