![Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300/m/mrs_browns_boys_xmas_2011.jpg)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2011 - 2024
- 49 episodes (4 series)
Sitcom adaptation of the popular live stage show starring Brendan O'Carroll as aged housewife Agnes Brown. Also features Derek Reddin, Jennifer Gibney, Paddy Houlihan, Rory Cowan, Pat Shields and more.
Episode menu
Christmas 2012 - The Virgin Mammy
Further details
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With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown.
After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing. Having cast herself in the lead role of the Virgin Mary, Agnes is determined to make her version of the Nativity unforgettable. And judging by the unusual props she's created, it most certainly will be...
But prop-making is the least of Agnes's worries: friends and family are nagging her for parts and Father Damien still hasn't approved the script. And, seeing as Agnes has taken quite a bit of dramatic licence with the traditional Nativity story, it's looking like he might never approve it. But worst of all is the news that Father Damien has offered the part of the Narrator to Agnes's posh nemesis Hillary Nicholson!
As if there wasn't enough going on, poor Agnes is suffering from rheumatism in her wrist. When Dr Flynn's remedy fails to improve the situation, an unlikely hero in the form of Buster Brady appears with a homeopathic solution. However, as with all of Buster's ideas, his solution isn't particularly standard...
But nothing is going to stop Agnes from putting on her Nativity Play. With some surprising casting decisions and ambitious stunts, her unique take on the old-time tale will be a show that the residents of Finglas will never forget. Fire extinguishers at the ready.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 26th December 2012
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Brendan O'Carroll | Agnes Brown |
Derek Reddin | Dr Flynn |
Jennifer Gibney | Cathy Brown |
Paddy Houlihan | Dermot Brown |
Rory Cowan | Rory Brown |
Pat Shields (as Pat 'Pepsi' Shields) | Mark Brown |
Eilish O'Carroll | Winnie McGoogan |
Danny O'Carroll | Buster Brady |
Fiona O'Carroll | Maria Nicholson / Brown |
Amanda Woods | Betty Brown |
Dermot O'Neill | Grandad Brown |
Susie Blake | Hillary Nicholson |
Gary Hollywood | Dino Doyle |
Conor Moloney | Father Damien |
Emily Reagan (as Emily Regan) | Barbara |
Fiona Gibney | Sharon McGoogan |
Martin Delany | Trevor Brown |
Jamie O'Carroll | Bono Brown |
Mike Nolan | Mr Foley |
Dean Donnelly | Shepherd |
Evan Rogers | Shepherd |
Mick Byrne | Shepherd |
Marian O'Sullivan | Shepherd |
Jim Davers | Shepherd |
Peter Burke | Shepherd |
Conor Gibney | King |
Mark Sheridan | King |
Felix Delany | Angel |
Charlie Hollywood | Angel |
Jack Hollywood | Angel |
Brendan O'Carroll | Writer |
Paul Mayhew-Archer | Script Editor |
Ben Kellett | Director |
Stephen McCrum | Producer |
Martin Delany | Producer |
Justin Healy | Executive Producer |
Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
Ewan Angus | Executive Producer |
Mark Lawrence | Editor |
Iain McDonald | Production Designer |
Andy O'Callaghan | Composer |
Videos
Mrs Brown Needs an Inn
Mrs Brown stars as the Virgin Mary in the local nativity play.
Mrs Brown's Baby Cannon
To prepare for her role as the Virgin Mary, Mrs Brown & Grandad use their special 'baby cannon' to bring the baby into the world...
Featuring: Brendan O'Carroll (Agnes Brown) & Dermot O'Neill (Grandad Brown).
Mrs Brown's Magnets
Mrs Brown has been given a magnet to help ease her rheumatism. The only issue is that this one is meant for horses, not humans...
Featuring: Jennifer Gibney (Cathy Brown) & Brendan O'Carroll (Agnes Brown).