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Irish Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Brendan O'Carroll reveals what's in store as Mrs Brown's Boys returns
BRENDAN O'CARROLL has revealed what's in store as his beloved Mrs Brown's Boys returns with a new series this month. The Dubliner, who created, writes and stars in the popular sitcom, will return to our screens as family matriarch Agnes Brown next month, when the fifth series airs on BBC One. This week the Finglas native shared some insights on what viewers can expect when the Irish family return to our screens next month… What does the new series have in store for Agnes? The mini-series focuses on the continuing life in the Brown family and surrounding households in Finglas. Cathy gets involved with a podcast producer, which obviously is commandeered by Agnes, Winnie and Birdy. Granddad decides that he wants to leave the family home for a care home, Agnes of course packs his bags for him. Winnie's husband's car, which has been lying up for ten years, is pressed into action by Winnie, leading to a disastrous driving test which ends with a huge shock for the Brown family. In Foley's lounge bar, Father Damien stages his annual Finglas talent show, with some hilarious entries. All capped off with a wonderfully hilarious "trip" as Agnes is confined to a mobile chair. How do you approach writing for the show? The writing of the mini-series is much more relaxing for myself and Paddy Houlihan, who joins me as a writer. With the Christmas Specials, I have to keep it within the Christmas period (including the Christmas trees which have emerged as their own event), unlike the specials we can focus on anything, within reason. How did the ideas for the episodes this series come about? The ideas for these episodes are no different from the previous 53 episodes. Believe it or not most of the story lines are based on true events that either happened to my family or have been told to me by people about their families. Everybody has a story, and it's quite common for someone in a family to say in the middle of a family disaster, "This is like an episode of Mrs. Brown's Boys". Did you have a favourite moment filming this series? Oh yeah, Having Agnes on that mobility scooter was such fun. She goes nuts, with hilarious consequences. Also in the "Talent Show" episode I love the interaction between Agnes and Granddad. Look, in every episode there is something that stands out for me, I love being Agnes Brown and I love her family, and her neighbours like Winnie and Birdy. If you could play any other role in Mrs Brown's Boys what would it be? This is a hard one. I love being Agnes. I'm not lying when I say... I could not play any of the characters better than the actors who play them now. In particular, the likes of Cathy or Mark, without them the gags don't work. What does filming the show in front of a studio audience bring to it? Filming in front of a live audience is essential to the show. So many times, at the end of rehearsals for a particular episode, our Director, Ben Kellett will say "All this needs now is the audience" and he is so right. They follow every move, every line and add so much to our performances. We would be lost without them. What's the secret to the enduring success of the show? I honestly don't know the secret to the enduring success of Mrs. Brown's Boys, I write and perform what I think is funny and just hope that somebody somewhere watching gets a laugh out of it. That's it, and, although I sometimes try to include a "family" message along the way, essentially, it's just a bunch of actors trying to make you laugh. Mrs Brown's Boys airs on BBC One at 9.30pm on Friday, August 1.
Extra.ie
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
She's back! Mrs Brown becomes a podcast sensation as Finglas chaos returns
Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs Brown's Boys is back for a new series next month, with Finglas legend Agnes becoming a podcast sensation while Winnie learns to drive. The new series kicks off on Friday, August 1, and will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, with star of the show Brendan O'Carroll revealing that the four-part series 'focuses on the continuing life in the Brown family and surrounding households in Finglas.' The gang returns with guest appearances from Simon Delaney, Shobu Kapoor and Marek Larwood. Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs Brown's Boys is back for a new series next month, with Finglas legend Agnes becoming a podcast sensation while Winnie learns to drive. Pic: BBC/BocPIX/Greame Hunter Speaking about the new series, Brendan said: 'The ideas for these episodes are no different from the previous 53 episodes. 'Believe it or not most of the story lines are based on true events that either happened to my family or have been told to me by people about their families.' One episode sees Mrs Brown becoming a podcast sensation much to the horror of her daughter Cathy, while elsewhere, Grandad decides he's planning to leave the house and move into a care home. Eilish O'Carroll as Winnie, Brendan O'Carroll as Mrs Brown and Fiona O'Carroll as Maria in Mrs Brown's Boys. Pic: BBC/BocPIX/Greame Hunter Finglas turns into a danger zone when Winnie decides she needs to pass her driving test. Pinpointing his favourite moment of the mini-series, Brendan said it was when his character Agnes was on the mobility scooter. He added: 'In every episode there is something that stands out for me, I love being Agnes Brown and I love her family, and her neighbours like Winnie and Birdy.' Mrs Brown's Boys in filmed in front of a live studio audience, a feat that Brendan said was 'essential to the show.' He said: 'So many times, at the end of rehearsals for a particular episode, our Director, Ben Kellett will say, 'All this needs now is the audience' and he is so right. 'They follow every move, every line and add so much to our performances. We would be lost without them.' The new 4 part series of Mrs. Brown's Boys will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from Friday August 1st at 9:35pm.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Mrs Brown's Boys series 5: BBC confirms date for episodes
Mrs Brown's Boys is returning to our screens very soon, the BBC has confirmed 📺 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Mrs Brown's Boys will return for its 5th series very soon. The BBC series is back for its first full season in 2 years. But when exactly can you expect the new episodes? Mrs Brown's Boys is about to return for its first new series in two years very shortly. The long-running comedy show will be back with fresh episodes in August, it has been confirmed. First debuting back in 2011, the sitcom has become a firm fixture ever since. It was most recently seen on screens over the festive period in 2024 - with episodes on Christmas and New Year's Day (January 1 2025). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Brendan O'Carroll's show is finally set to return for a fifth series - and the return date has been revealed. Here's all you need to know: When is Mrs Brown's Boys series 5 out? Mrs Brown's Boys | BBC The most recent series of the long-running comedy show was released back in 2023 - and it has been followed by festive specials. The fourth season of Mrs Brown's Boys arrived a decade after the third, but the show had remained a fixture of the Beeb's Christmas schedule with multiple episodes every festive period between 2013 and 2023. Mrs Brown's Boys will be back for its fifth full season in August 2025, it has been confirmed. The show will start next Friday (August 1) and will be broadcast at 9.30pm on BBC One. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All of the previous episodes of the comedy series are available to watch on demand via iPlayer. It has not been announced if the show will return at Christmas, but based on past years that appears to be likely. TV Zone UK reports that the BBC teased: 'Agnes Brown and the gang from Finglas are back! Everyone's favourite Irish Mammy returns for a brand new fifth series featuring all your favourite characters, so get ready for more slapstick shenanigans.' The BBC's head of comedy, Jon Petrie, added: 'Brendan has created an iconic comedy character in Agnes Brown. Mrs. Brown's Boys is a BAFTA-winning comedy show and one of the BBC's most-watched comedies ever... I'm proud to have it in the BBC Comedy stable.' If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Mrs Brown's Boys series 5: BBC confirms date for episodes
Mrs Brown's Boys is returning to our screens very soon, the BBC has confirmed 📺 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Mrs Brown's Boys will return for its 5th series very soon. The BBC series is back for its first full season in 2 years. But when exactly can you expect the new episodes? Mrs Brown's Boys is about to return for its first new series in two years very shortly. The long-running comedy show will be back with fresh episodes in August, it has been confirmed. First debuting back in 2011, the sitcom has become a firm fixture ever since. It was most recently seen on screens over the festive period in 2024 - with episodes on Christmas and New Year's Day (January 1 2025). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Brendan O'Carroll's show is finally set to return for a fifth series - and the return date has been revealed. Here's all you need to know: When is Mrs Brown's Boys series 5 out? Mrs Brown's Boys | BBC The most recent series of the long-running comedy show was released back in 2023 - and it has been followed by festive specials. The fourth season of Mrs Brown's Boys arrived a decade after the third, but the show had remained a fixture of the Beeb's Christmas schedule with multiple episodes every festive period between 2013 and 2023. Mrs Brown's Boys will be back for its fifth full season in August 2025, it has been confirmed. The show will start next Friday (August 1) and will be broadcast at 9.30pm on BBC One. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All of the previous episodes of the comedy series are available to watch on demand via iPlayer. It has not been announced if the show will return at Christmas, but based on past years that appears to be likely. TV Zone UK reports that the BBC teased: 'Agnes Brown and the gang from Finglas are back! Everyone's favourite Irish Mammy returns for a brand new fifth series featuring all your favourite characters, so get ready for more slapstick shenanigans.' The BBC's head of comedy, Jon Petrie, added: 'Brendan has created an iconic comedy character in Agnes Brown. Mrs. Brown's Boys is a BAFTA-winning comedy show and one of the BBC's most-watched comedies ever... I'm proud to have it in the BBC Comedy stable.'
South Wales Guardian
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Mrs Browns Boys returning to the BBC after controversy
The fifth series of the comedy programme is now only weeks away and is returning despite the creator apologising for a racial slur. Teasing the new show, the corporation said: "Agnes Brown and the gang from Finglas are back! "Everyone's favourite Irish Mammy returns for a brand new fifth series featuring all your favourite characters, so get ready for more slapstick shenanigans this spring!" A post shared by Mrs. Browns Boys Official (@ According to The Sun, the BBC's head of comedy, Jon Petrie, added: "Brendan has created an iconic comedy character in Agnes Brown. "Mrs. Brown's Boys is a BAFTA-winning comedy show and one of the BBC's most-watched comedies ever. I'm proud to have it in the BBC Comedy stable." Mrs Brown's Boys will return to UK telly on Friday, August 1 at 9:30pm on BBC One. Despite this popularity, many are not so keen on the show, with one person penning: "The worst show I've ever seen. It's ghastly, and thankfully, no one I know likes it, because if they did, then I'd disown them. UTTER GARBAGE." Another said: "Quite possibly the worst thing I've ever watched in my life. "For something that is labelled as a comedy, it is incredibly unfunny. "The entire premise of this show is woefully outdated, predictable, cringe inducing, with an annoyingly overactive audience. "Of all genres, comedy is probably the most diverse in terms of its audience reception, but if 1920s-style slapstick is your jam, this will probably tick a box for you." However, with a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb, most enjoy the programme. A post shared by Mrs. Browns Boys Official (@ One person wrote: "Some of the funniest slapstick I have seen in years. The live audience and the accidentals (on-stage flubs) only serve to make what is already hilariously funny, even funnier." Another added: "Love this series. I can't stop watching it. Terrific cast, fantastic humour. I never want the show to end. So much craziness in the world today, so much to worry about, but this show takes you away from it. Brilliant, Mr. O'Carroll." A third fan said: "So glad I stumbled upon this show through a friend. It has to be the funniest show I've ever seen!"
