Brendan O’Carroll‘s appearance on the show was met with thunderous applause, as the audience showed their excitement for the beloved actor and comedian. As the conversation started, Alan couldn’t help but tease Brendan about his outfit, asking if he had come straight from a home improvement store. Brendan quipped back that it was in case his car breaks down on the way.
The conversation continued to flow smoothly as the two enjoyed a drink together. Alan asked Brendan what he would like to drink, and Brendan requested something exotic. After considering a few options, Alan decided on a toffee apple sour, a choice that Brendan seemed to enjoy.
The conversation then turned to the incredible success Brendan has had over the past year. From having the biggest sitcom on television to selling millions of DVDs and even releasing a book, it’s safe to say that Brendan O’Carroll is on top of the world. When Alan asked Brendan about the accuracy of the information in his book, Brendan jokingly replied that it was completely inaccurate, saying it was “a week of Wikipedia.” He then revealed that the book was meant to be a humorous take on Mrs. Brown’s Boys, providing a fictionalized version of the show’s story.
As the conversation continued, Brendan talked about the universal appeal of Mrs. Brown’s Boys. He mentioned how people from all over the world reached out to him, saying that Mrs. Brown reminded them of their own grandmother or aunt. Brendan believes that the show’s success lies in its ability to bring back a style of comedy that everyone can enjoy, something that he feels was missing in comedy for a while.
The conversation also touched on Brendan’s recent win at the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards. Brendan revealed that he hadn’t prepared a speech and instead spoke from the heart, thanking everyone for their support. One of the highlights of the evening was when Brendan mentioned that Mrs. Brown was 25 years old, surprising many people in the audience who had assumed it was a younger character. Brendan’s dedication to his character and the success of the show was evident in his heartfelt speech.
Alan and Brendan also spoke about the enduring popularity of Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Brendan believes that people have warmed to the character of Mrs. Brown because she is lovable and unapologetically herself. He also mentioned that at a certain age, you stop caring about what others think and can say whatever you want, a sentiment that resonates with him as he approaches that age himself.
Throughout the interview, Alan and Brendan shared plenty of laughs and lighthearted moments. They even discussed Brendan’s experiences with mistaken identity, as some fans have genuinely thought he was a woman in real life. Brendan revealed that he often gets mistaken for Mrs. Brown, with fans asking him out to dinner and making several inappropriate propositions.
As the interview came to a close, Alan and Brendan toasted to their enjoyable conversation. Brendan assured Alan that despite rumors in the press, he has no plans to stop making Mrs. Brown’s Boys anytime soon. He expressed his love for Christmas and the magic surrounding the holiday, thanks to his upbringing in a large family. Brendan recalled a memorable Christmas from his childhood when he received a toy gun called the Johnny Seven, and the story came full circle when he ended up marrying his father-in-law’s daughter years later.
The episode of Alan Carr: Chatty Man was filled with laughter, candid conversations, and a genuine connection between Alan and Brendan. As viewers, we were treated to an intimate glimpse into the life and career of Brendan O’Carroll, the comedic genius behind Mrs. Brown’s Boys.
