The only thing I didn't enjoy about last night's prog was them singing Auld Lang Syne at the end. Considering it's filmed in Scotland, you'd think they'd have got the words right. There's no "THE SAKE OF" in the song! It's "FOR AULD LANG SYNE" (pronounced with an "S" and not a "Z")
The only thing I didn't enjoy about last night's prog was them singing Auld Lang Syne at the end. Considering it's filmed in Scotland, you'd think they'd have got the words right. There's no "THE SAKE OF" in the song! It's "FOR AULD LANG SYNE" (pronounced with an "S" and not a "Z")
I remember reading that most people outside Scotland don't actually know the full and proper lyrics of the song and often get them jumbled up (I'm sure I've often heard people sing "for the sake of" when singing it).
I am one of those rare males who doesn't find farting funny so this is why I didn't think it was the best episode but it's all about personal taste.
I can watch the repeats and still laugh heartily of series 1 but not every episode can be the best I personally have not liked the previous Christmas episodes as much as the series ones.
It is good to see so many people do enjoy the show and can have 30 minutes away from life's troubles.
We borrowed Mrs Brown's Boys Live Tour - Mrs Brown Rides Again DVD and watched it last night.
Although there were some of the sketches they have done on TV seeing it live was hilarious.
Might even watch it again tonight looking at the rubbish on TV today.
It seems Mrs Brown's Boys will return for a fourth series at some point in 2015 according to Gary Hollywood (Dino). There will be another Christmas and New Year special at the end of this year though.
I was bored last night and watched an episode of the original series from the early 2000's, it was better than the recent series, it wasn't confined to 2 rooms and it didn't try too hard to be funny. It was confusing though, there was some cast swaps and Mrs Brown had 2 extra sons.
I was bored last night and watched an episode of the original series from the early 2000's, it was better than the recent series, it wasn't confined to 2 rooms and it didn't try too hard to be funny. It was confusing though, there was some cast swaps and Mrs Brown had 2 extra sons.
If you found that confusing, you should see the 1999 film "Agnes Browne", directed by and starring Angelica Houston as Mrs Browne (with an 'e'), Brendan O'Carroll as a local drunkard and Jennifer (Brendan's wife who plays his daughter Cathy in the TV series) as Winnie. Agnes's best friend is called Marion as well, who appears to have been changed for Winnie for the TV show. Mrs Brown also has 7 children, not 6 as in the TV show or 8 as in the stage show.
I was bored last night and watched an episode of the original series from the early 2000's, it was better than the recent series, it wasn't confined to 2 rooms and it didn't try too hard to be funny. It was confusing though, there was some cast swaps and Mrs Brown had 2 extra sons.
They were made for DVD episodes and based on the stage show....they were never shown on TV anywhere.
I don't think they're as good as the BBC series myself. They're rather slow moving and have no studio audience.
some shots in it wouldn't have passed the broadcast technical assessments anyway as there was a lot of visual errors, e.g. a stock shot of the house had serious moire/bluring effect on the tiles of the roof, i assume they never had plans to get it on tv, just straight to dvd
1. When I/people in general watch a sport or a band or any person of talent in any particular field, in this case comedy, it is because we are admiring their level of talent/genius and thinking 'Wow, there's no way I could do that.' When I watch Mrs Brown's Boys this isn't the case. I think I very much could write episodes of this show as there is no hint of talent or genius in the writing whatsoever. Shows like this shouldn't even make it to TV let alone be enjoyed by so many millions of viewers.
2. When something grows/changes/evolves, in a gradual way, it often goes unspotted. I hadn't really noticed the extent to which comedy has evolved in recent years until I saw Mrs Brown's Boys which is a throwback to a style of comedy which is now very outdated. Comedy has become much more sophisticated and clever than this type of simple gag and basic smut-based humour. I could list fifty shows as examples but off the top of my head The Royle Family, The Office, Peep Show, The Thick of It. All examples of sophisticated, clever, perfectly observed humour and where comedy has to be nowadays.
The one positive in Mrs Brown's Boys is the way they break the fourth wall and leave in apparent outtakes. These are quite clever concepts which they have done well and could have been the basis for a great sitcom but sadly they chose to waste those good ideas on this horror show of a sitcom.
1. When I/people in general watch a sport or a band or any person of talent in any particular field, in this case comedy, it is because we are admiring their level of talent/genius and thinking 'Wow, there's no way I could do that.' When I watch Mrs Brown's Boys this isn't the case. I think I very much could write episodes of this show as there is no hint of talent or genius in the writing whatsoever. Shows like this shouldn't even make it to TV let alone be enjoyed by so many millions of viewers.
2. When something grows/changes/evolves, in a gradual way, it often goes unspotted. I hadn't really noticed the extent to which comedy has evolved in recent years until I saw Mrs Brown's Boys which is a throwback to a style of comedy which is now very outdated. Comedy has become much more sophisticated and clever than this type of simple gag and basic smut-based humour. I could list fifty shows as examples but off the top of my head The Royle Family, The Office, Peep Show, The Thick of It. All examples of sophisticated, clever, perfectly observed humour and where comedy has to be nowadays.
The one positive in Mrs Brown's Boys is the way they break the fourth wall and leave in apparent outtakes. These are quite clever concepts which they have done well and could have been the basis for a great sitcom but sadly they chose to waste those good ideas on this horror show of a sitcom.
I don't get why you say comedy has now become for sophisticated, and Mrs Brown is out dated, so who is the new comedy? Mrs Brown, on the so called intellectual channel of the Beeb gets 9m viewers. This is the case of some people telling others what they should watch. Luck then that the Beeb take no notice, so millions viewers can all enjoy this so called old type comedy,
And as your first point, that it should not be show, and enjoyed by viewers, what gives you the right to tell me what I can enjoy.
I don't get why you say comedy has now become for sophisticated, and Mrs Brown is out dated, so who is the new comedy? Mrs Brown, on the so called intellectual channel of the Beeb gets 9m viewers. This is the case of some people telling others what they should watch. Luck then that the Beeb take no notice, so millions viewers can all enjoy this so called old type comedy,
And as your first point, that it should not be show, and enjoyed by viewers, what gives you the right to tell me what I can enjoy.
Well said! Some of the "anti" posts on this thread (especially the one you responded to) are infuriatingly patronising. Yes we are all entitled to our own opinion, and I'm always up for a good discussion, but why some posters have to sink to the level of playground name-calling (e.g. questioning the intelligence of people who like the programme) I have no idea. It ruins what could be a healthy, good-humoured debate. Anyway, I'm off to watch the 2 DVD's that my son gave me for Christmas - I've been saving them for a dull January day and I know they will give me more laughs than some of unfunny, up-itself rubbish that passes for comedy these days.
1. When I/people in general watch a sport or a band or any person of talent in any particular field, in this case comedy, it is because we are admiring their level of talent/genius and thinking 'Wow, there's no way I could do that.' When I watch Mrs Brown's Boys this isn't the case. I think I very much could write episodes of this show as there is no hint of talent or genius in the writing whatsoever. Shows like this shouldn't even make it to TV let alone be enjoyed by so many millions of viewers.
2. When something grows/changes/evolves, in a gradual way, it often goes unspotted. I hadn't really noticed the extent to which comedy has evolved in recent years until I saw Mrs Brown's Boys which is a throwback to a style of comedy which is now very outdated. Comedy has become much more sophisticated and clever than this type of simple gag and basic smut-based humour. I could list fifty shows as examples but off the top of my head The Royle Family, The Office, Peep Show, The Thick of It. All examples of sophisticated, clever, perfectly observed humour and where comedy has to be nowadays.
The one positive in Mrs Brown's Boys is the way they break the fourth wall and leave in apparent outtakes. These are quite clever concepts which they have done well and could have been the basis for a great sitcom but sadly they chose to waste those good ideas on this horror show of a sitcom.
Mrs Brown may not be "clever" but it isnt patronising, unlike your post
Mrs Brown's Boys may not be to everyone's tastes - but A LOT OF PEOPLE do find it extremely amusing.
If it wasn't a highly successful tv comedy, they would not have been able to make a movie, of which a trailer has just been released. The Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie is out on June 27th:
What a brilliant show, has me in stiches from beginning to end. It's well put together, and the actors are a treat to watch. Everything is LIVE, and when the cock-ups come, the reactions are a treat to watch. Brendan O'Carroll writes and performs as Mrs Brown, it's hilarious from beginning to end. Superb TV. Let's have MORE PLEASE.:D:D:D
What a brilliant show, has me in stiches from beginning to end. It's well put together, and the actors are a treat to watch. Everything is LIVE, and when the cock-ups come, the reactions are a treat to watch. Brendan O'Carroll writes and performs as Mrs Brown, it's hilarious from beginning to end. Superb TV. Let's have MORE PLEASE.:D:D:D
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I remember reading that most people outside Scotland don't actually know the full and proper lyrics of the song and often get them jumbled up (I'm sure I've often heard people sing "for the sake of" when singing it).
It's unfunny. Utterly unfunny.
Compared to some so called comedy on tv like Miranda, MBB is comedy gold, all she does to try and get laughs is fall over.
I can watch the repeats and still laugh heartily of series 1 but not every episode can be the best I personally have not liked the previous Christmas episodes as much as the series ones.
It is good to see so many people do enjoy the show and can have 30 minutes away from life's troubles.
Although there were some of the sketches they have done on TV seeing it live was hilarious.
Might even watch it again tonight looking at the rubbish on TV today.
"in funniest"? I bet you think all of us who like it are thick. Where's the rolleyes smiley when you need it?
They were made for DVD episodes and based on the stage show....they were never shown on TV anywhere.
I don't think they're as good as the BBC series myself. They're rather slow moving and have no studio audience.
1. When I/people in general watch a sport or a band or any person of talent in any particular field, in this case comedy, it is because we are admiring their level of talent/genius and thinking 'Wow, there's no way I could do that.' When I watch Mrs Brown's Boys this isn't the case. I think I very much could write episodes of this show as there is no hint of talent or genius in the writing whatsoever. Shows like this shouldn't even make it to TV let alone be enjoyed by so many millions of viewers.
2. When something grows/changes/evolves, in a gradual way, it often goes unspotted. I hadn't really noticed the extent to which comedy has evolved in recent years until I saw Mrs Brown's Boys which is a throwback to a style of comedy which is now very outdated. Comedy has become much more sophisticated and clever than this type of simple gag and basic smut-based humour. I could list fifty shows as examples but off the top of my head The Royle Family, The Office, Peep Show, The Thick of It. All examples of sophisticated, clever, perfectly observed humour and where comedy has to be nowadays.
The one positive in Mrs Brown's Boys is the way they break the fourth wall and leave in apparent outtakes. These are quite clever concepts which they have done well and could have been the basis for a great sitcom but sadly they chose to waste those good ideas on this horror show of a sitcom.
I don't get why you say comedy has now become for sophisticated, and Mrs Brown is out dated, so who is the new comedy? Mrs Brown, on the so called intellectual channel of the Beeb gets 9m viewers. This is the case of some people telling others what they should watch. Luck then that the Beeb take no notice, so millions viewers can all enjoy this so called old type comedy,
And as your first point, that it should not be show, and enjoyed by viewers, what gives you the right to tell me what I can enjoy.
Well said! Some of the "anti" posts on this thread (especially the one you responded to) are infuriatingly patronising. Yes we are all entitled to our own opinion, and I'm always up for a good discussion, but why some posters have to sink to the level of playground name-calling (e.g. questioning the intelligence of people who like the programme) I have no idea. It ruins what could be a healthy, good-humoured debate. Anyway, I'm off to watch the 2 DVD's that my son gave me for Christmas - I've been saving them for a dull January day and I know they will give me more laughs than some of unfunny, up-itself rubbish that passes for comedy these days.
Mrs Brown may not be "clever" but it isnt patronising, unlike your post
If it wasn't a highly successful tv comedy, they would not have been able to make a movie, of which a trailer has just been released. The Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie is out on June 27th:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yEy1zPEhyc
Agreed! It looks like a laugh-a-minute like the TV show and stage show
Agree, one of the best shows on TV