Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best sitcoms and comedy shows from both the UK and the USA.
Today we will be looking at a comedy that is made up of a cast that are all related in real life – Mrs Brown Boys
Opening Titles / Theme Tune
About the Show
Summary of Plot
Number of Seasons / Episodes
3 Seasons
Characters:
Brendan O’Carroll – Agnes Brown
Jennifer Gibney – Cathy Brown
Dermot O’Neill – Grandad Brown
Paddy Houlihan – Dermot Brown
Ellis O’Carroll – Winnie McGoogan
Trivia
+ The Cast of Mrs Brown’s Boys is almost entirely made up of Brendan O’Carroll’s family members. Jennifer Gibney (Cathy) is Brendan’s wife. Eilish O’Carroll (Winnie) is Brendan’s sister. Fiona O’Carroll (Maria) is Brendan’s daughter. Danny O’Carroll (Buster) is Brendan’s son. Amanda Woods (Betty) is Brendan’s daughter-in-law, married to Danny O’Carroll. And Martin Delany (Trevor) is Brendan’s son-in-law, married to Fiona O’Carroll.
+ Fiona Gibney who plays Winnie’s daughter Sharon is the real life sister of Jennifer Gibneywho plays Cathy.
+ Every episode title featured the word Mammy.
+ Buster’s jackets still have store security tags attached, implying that he stole them
+ Buster is never seen without wearing a hat or something covering his hair throughout the Mrs Brown’s series.
+ The cartoon in the title sequence shows a mole on the right side of Mrs.Browns chin but during the live performance it appears on the left side.
Classic Clips
Sticky Situation
Orgasmic Phone Call
Lesbian Dilemma
