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Mrs Brown’s Boys backstage scandals – Brendan O’Carroll’s racist joke to cast leaving


Mrs Brown's Boys has been a hit with viewers for years, but the show also saw it's fair share of scandals, including Brendan O'Carroll's joke

For more than a decade, BBC One’s Mrs Brown’s Boys has been a hit with viewers, but it doesn’t mean it hasn’t been plagued by scandals, including Brendan O’Carroll’s racist joke during a script reading. Starring and written by Brendan O’Carroll, who portrays the main character Agnes Brown, the Irish comedian has remained on the sitcom since its television launch. Here, we take a look at all the backstage scandals and drama that have impacted the dynamics of Mrs Brown’s Boys off-screen, from the racist joke heard via a character to actors suddenly leaving.

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