Mrs Brown's Boys is set to make a comeback later this year with a four-episode miniseries, marking the first full series since 2013. The BBC show, starring Brendan O'Carroll as matriarch Agnes Brown, has been known for its annual Christmas specials in recent years.
Brendan O'Carroll, 67, announced the miniseries, which was originally planned for 2021 but delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a subsequent studio shortage. Filming is scheduled for spring. O'Carroll said: 'This mini-series was actually planned for 2021. Having been thwarted twice... it's fantastic to, at last, have the chance to make it happen.' He added: 'Fasten your seatbelts and hold on to your hats!'
BBC executives expressed enthusiasm for the return. Josh Cole, head of comedy at BBC Studios, and Steven Canny, executive producer, said: 'There's no one quite like Mrs Brown. An absolute force of outrageous wit and slapstick that has audiences hooked and belly laughing.' Jon Petrie, director of comedy, added that 'millions of viewers around the UK will be thrilled' by the announcement.
However, the show has faced criticism, with some viewers calling for it to be axed after a 'painful' New Year's special in 2022. One viewer wrote: 'Don't understand why people like #mrsbrownsboys it's not funny.' Another said: 'A five year old could write a better script than this.' Despite this, the show retains a loyal fanbase, and all 43 previous episodes are available on BBC iPlayer.
