Mrs Brown's Boys has become a Christmas staple - with slightly tipsy families gathering around the TV for a giggle. The festive specials are as big a part of the day as the turkey and presents as we tune in to see the Brown family's antics.
While the show has received some scathing reviews from critics over the years, viewers can't get enough of the Brown family's antics and switch on in their millions.
Brendan O'Carroll's lovable Mammy has been storming the airwaves since the 90s, going from Irish radio star to BBC favourite and eventually even a movie star.
While there are big smiles on screen, there has been tragedy, heartbreak and scandal behind-the-scenes. The original cast line-up has not remained intact, with one very prominent star
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