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Vogue Williams reveals reason her marriage to Brian McFadden failed

The reality TV star offered listeners advice on relocating for a relationship

Dublin Live

Mrs Brown's Boys star Eilish O'Carroll admits to being 'allergic' to her family after touring with them

Eilish plays Winnie on the hit BBC series

Irish Mirror

Mrs Brown's Boys controversies: breakups, lawsuits and backstage feuds

A lawsuit was filed which claimed one actor was receiving a much lower salary than his co-stars

Liverpool Echo

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RTE Mrs. Brown's Boys biggest controversies including 'dirty' feud

Despite sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys having won multiple awards since airing in 2011 and the agreement of a deal to produce festive specials for Christmas day until 2026, the RTE sitcom has faced several controversies over the last few years.

Dublin Live

Mrs Brown's Boys viewers slam show after 'unfunny' New Year's special

The Christmas special was also slated by angry viewers who slammed Brendan O'Carroll's comedy series saying it needed to be axed

Dublin Live

RTE Mrs Brown's Boys controversies - co-stars divorce, 'secret feud' and Brendan O'Carroll sued

Sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys has won multiple awards since airing in 2011 and has since signed a deal to produce festive specials for Christmas day until 2026. However, the RTE sitcom has faced several controversies over the years.

Irish Mirror

Mrs Brown's Boys has people switching off as they say BBC special 'ruined' 2023

The Mrs Brown's Boys New Year's special - penned and starring Brendan O'Carroll - had people switching off moments in as they said the BBC special 'ruined' 2023

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BBC Christmas viewers slam 'unwatchable' Mrs Brown's Boys special

Some went as far as to say it ruined their festive TV viewing

Nottingham Post

Mrs Brown's Boys angers fans amid claims festive special ‘ruins Christmas again’

Dublin matriarch Agnes Brown returned once again, played by Brendan O’Carroll, but some tuning in claimed the episode was ‘unwatchable’.

Daily Record

Mrs Brown's Boys viewers fume amid claims festive special has ‘ruined Christmas again’

The Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas special comes before the return of the show for four episodes in 2023, with creator Brendan O’Carroll

Daily Mirror

Mrs Brown's Boys viewers say Christmas Day was made 'even worse' by 'catastrophic' show

Some took to Twitter to complain

Nottingham Post

Mrs Brown's Boys viewers raging after 'unwatchable' Christmas special

Brendan O'Carrol's sitcom has suffered a massive drop in popularity over the last few years with bad reviews and plummeting audience ratings

Dublin Live

Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas special review: I tried to like it but it’s still worse than cranberry sauce and Whamageddon

The hackneyed sitcom tropes and weak lines just don’t work, even with a strong dose of Christmas cheer taken

The Independent UK

Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas and New Year specials: Everything you need to know

Fans favourites will be returning alongside O'Carroll, including Jennifer Gibney, Fiona Gibney, Danny O'Carroll and others.

Daily Record

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Nottingham Post

Mrs Brown's Boys new episodes planned in 2023 after Christmas special

A second Mrs Brown's Boys 2022 special will be aired on New Year's Day at 10pm, called "Mammy's Hair Loom".

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Mrs Brown's Boys to return with four new episodes in 2023 after Christmas special

Mrs Brown's Boys will be returning for four episodes in 2023 after the Christmas Day special airing tomorrow. Creator Brendan O'Carroll says it gives him 'goosebumps' knowing that the show has become a festive tradition for many families

Glasgow Live

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?

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Edinburgh Live

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!

Dublin Live

Brendan O'Carroll and wife Jenny open up about 'magical' Christmas traditions with Mrs Brown's Boys family

The Mrs Brown's Boys stars will appear on Irish screens next weekend for their Christmas special

Irish Mirror

Brendan O'Carroll and wife Jenny's 'magical' Christmas Day traditions with Mrs Brown's Boys family

The star couple also discussed their heartache at this time of year

Irish Mirror

Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special 2022 spoiler amid huge demand for live audience tickets

Brendan O'Carroll admitted it was a 'buzz' to think the show has become a Christmas telly staple.

Dublin Live

Brendan O'Carroll shares delight as 'over 35,000 requests made for tickets' ahead of Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas special

The Dublin star is also happy that the hit comedy show is returning with a full studio audience for the first time since before the Covid pandemic

Daily Mirror

Brendan O’Carroll has 'goosebumps' knowing Mrs Brown's Boys is a 'Christmas staple'

The BBC say there 35,000 requests for tickets for the filming of the live show and Agnes Brown star Brendan O’Carroll called it a 'buzz' that Mrs Brown's Boys has become a Christmas staple

The Guardian - UK

Shakespeare’s woman, Harry’s disguise, and what on earth is ‘goblin mode’ – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

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