Mrs Brown's Boys star confirms future of BBC sitcom after Christmas specials

Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll has finally revealed the future of the comedy show

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Irish actor Brendan O'Carroll has confirmed that there will be a new four-part series of the BBC sitcom

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The 67-year-old comedian created the show in 2011 and stars in the title role as Angus Brown alongside various members of his family.

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“But Covid got in the way. The BBC were adamant that they wanted to get four episodes, so we thought

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"So we hope to do the Mrs. Brown four-part miniseries and then two more Christmas specials at the end of the year as well."

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It comes after the emotional comedian shared his gratitude for the long run of the show

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“I love it, it gives me goosebumps that Mrs. Brown has become a part of Christmas,” he gushed.

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“Because in my day that was Morecambe and Wise. It wasn't Christmas without Morecambe and Wise. So it's a buzz."

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