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Mrs Brown’s Boys is more awful than ever – it needs to be killed off by the BBC

COMMENT: As the BBC sitcom arrives for another series, Phil Harrison tries really hard to like it. He does manage to find a certain ‘zen beauty’ to the show’s jokes, but ultimately, he is calling for a mercy killing

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

‘Literally no one asked for this’: Critics respond as Mrs Brown’s Boys season 5 release date confirmed by BBC

All four episodes drop on 1 August

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

The joke is over – get Mrs Brown’s Boys off the BBC

1/5 If lessons have been learnt from Brendan O’Carroll’s racism controversy earlier this year, it’s not immediately clear what they are

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

Brendan O’Carroll gets ‘goosebumps’ knowing Mrs Brown’s Boys is part of Christmas traditions

‘That’s what people who come to the show say – “Ah, it wouldn’t be Christmas without Mrs Brown,”’ comedian said

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2022

What TV Christmas specials are on this year? The festive shows you don't want to miss

Sitting down after a tasty festive feast with your favourite Christmas tipple and relaxing in front of the TV. Perfect. But what specials are on our screens this weekend?

Glasgow Live · Dec 24, 2022

TV Christmas specials: Dates, channels and timings for this year's festive shows

Christmas telly is always great, isn't it? And at Edinburgh Live we have made things very easy for you by listing the Christmas specials scheduled on TV for this year. Merry Christmas!

Edinburgh Live · Dec 24, 2022

Brendan O'Carroll opens up on tears on emotional Mrs Brown's Boys set and heartbreaking reason he got into comedy

“I cried, we all cried. Everybody in the cast, we all cried"

Irish Mirror · Nov 1, 2022