Actor and writer Brendan O’Carroll has teased some huge Mrs Browns Boys news after the BBC show won big at the National Television Awards on Wednesday night
Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’ Carroll has teased an epic Christmas special of the BBC comedy show after it’s big win at the National Television Awards in London on Wednesday night.
The BBC comedy series, which debuted in 2011, was up against Ghosts, Not Going Out, Brassic and The Gentlemen. It was the fourth time Mrs Brown’s Boys won the accolade at the NTAs, having already been awarded it in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Mrs Brown’s Boys star and creator Brendan O’Carroll headed on stage to collect the award with his cast members. The BBC show has always enjoyed high ratings over the years but the slapstick sitcom also been subjected to scathing reviews from unimpressed comedy fans. Brendan returned to his role as mischievous matriarch Agnes Brown for specials on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day last year.
And it seems that another Christmas special is on the cards at the end of the year. Speaking to Radio Times, Dublin-born Brendan, 68, hinted at an even more epic episode than last year – although, he joked that the episode had not yet been written. “It’s really… not written yet! I mean, it’s really good,” he joked.
When asked if Mrs Brown will enjoy a peaceful Christmas this year, the actor and writer joked that the iconic character is in for the most chaotic festive season yet. Brendan joked: “Never. I can foresee Mrs Brown’s Christmas will be just as chaotic as ever. Except this year, I think she’s going to be happy with her Christmas tree.”
Last year, before the Christmas special even aired, the actor decided to hit back at haters. At the time, he told the Daily Star: “First of all, I’m well aware that comedy is very subjective. What some people like, other people just detest. So I don’t take it too serious.” Yet, it didn’t stop many viewers blasting the series online.
“I’m just gonna leave this here….Mrs Browns Boys…we are forced to pay for this horrific content, it should be a choice,” one TV fan once wrote on X when discussing the state-funded channel. “Please please axe Mrs Browns Boys,” another tweeted the BBC directly. Over the summer, BBC’s director of comedy Jon Petrie awkwardly refused to answer if he finds the show funny.
“Can I ask as comedy chief, do you actually find Mrs Brown’s Boys funny? And would you watch it if you didn’t have to?” Jon was asked by someone in the audience at a Q&A for the BBC Comedy Showcase at Soho House in June.
The TV boss nervously laughed at the question before he was saved by the Q&A’s host, comedy writer Michelle de Swarte. She declared: “It’s a trap. It’s a trap. Look at me. That’s a trap,” before swiftly moving on.
