Frank Of Ireland
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2021
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom from Domhnall and Brian Gleeson about an Irish fantasist, Frank, and his wingman, Doofus. Also features Domhnall Gleeson, Pom Boyd, Sarah Greene, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Pat Shortt and Liz Fitzgibbon
Streaming rank this week: 4,536
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Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 8th May 2021Brian Gleeson on writing with his brother
The actor also talks about how the COVID shutdown impacted the production and the advantages (and disadvantages) of working with family.
Christina Radish, Collider, 25th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
Gruesome twosomes are a recurring gag throughout Frank Of Ireland, a low farce of wildly fluctuating quality.
Liam Fay, The Times, 17th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
All they've achieved so far feels like a remake of Dumb And Dumber, starring Mrs Brown's Boys.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 16th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
As new comedies go, you couldn't accuse Frank Of Ireland of being a shrinking violet.
James Jackson, The Times, 16th April 2021Review: Frank Of Ireland
It's a squally, inconsistent show, and one that could certainly do more to make the viewer want to spend time with these aggressively dysfunctional characters. But if you don't mind the lack of depth, Frank generates his share of primal laughs through sheer commitment to the mayhem.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th April 2021Frank Of Ireland will make you forget about lockdown
The Gleeson brothers' brilliant new sitcom is here to put the smile back on your face
Alex Bilmes, Esquire, 15th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review: the new Mrs. Brown's Boys?
Brian and Domhnall Gleeson star in a new Irish comedy that should come with a health warning about gross bodily functions.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 15th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
Brian and Domhnall Gleeson star as a washed-up narcissist and his put-upon sidekick in a new comedy which has the air of a wasted opportunity.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 15th April 2021