Mammy Sutra
Mammy Sutra was the name of a live episode of the British comedy television series Mrs. Brown's Boys.[1] It was filmed and aired on the BBC on 23 July 2016 to celebrate 60 years of sitcoms broadcasting on the channel.[2][3] It was also streamed by On-demend video service RTÉ Player.[4]
"Mammy Sutra" | |
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Mrs. Brown's Boys episode | |
Episode no. | Episode 28 |
Directed by | Ben Kellett |
Written by | Brendan O'Carroll |
Produced by | James Farrell |
Original air date | 23 July 2016 |
Running time | 35 minutes |
The episode was broadcast at 9:45pm (BST) on BBC One in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The episode was also broadcast on RTÉ One in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland . In total viewers on BBC One, the episode attracted 9.09 Million viewers, putting the episode the episode 1st place as the most watched show on BBC One between 18 July and 24 July.[5]
It was announced[6] on 23 September 2015 (the same day ITV soap opera Coronation Street had a live episode), that the show would return for a one off live episode in celebration of the 60th anniversary of sitcoms airing on BBC One. The episode was commissioned by Charlotte Moore as being the launchpad for BBC One's Landmark Sitcom Season airing in July 2016.
Rehearsals
A cast and crew script read though took place on 13 July. A camera/sound rehearsal took place on 21 July. An audience recorded rehearsal took place on 22 July. The live studio recording took place on 23 July.
Summary
When Agnes discovers that Mark and Betty are having bedroom problems, she takes it upon herself to help. Meanwhile, as Dermot business grows, he has a difficult decision to make about his best friend Buster.
Cast
- Agnes Brown - Brendan O'Carroll
- Dermot Brown - Paddy Houlihan
- Maria Brown - Fiona O'Carroll
- Buster Brady - Danny O'Carroll
- Grandad - Dermot O'Neill
- Father Damien - Conor Moloney
- Winnie McGoogan - Eilish O'Carroll
- Cathy Brown - Jennifer Gibney
- Mark Brown - Pat 'Pepsi' Shields
- Betty Brown - Amanda Woods
- Rory Brown - Rory Cowan
- Dino Doyle - Gary Hollywood
- Sharon McGoogan - Fiona Gibney
References
- "Mrs Brown's Boys Live - Saturday 23 July 2016 - RTÉ Player". RTÉ Player. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- "Mrs Brown's Boys on BBC". BBC. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- "Mrs Brown's Boys official website". Mrs. Brown's Boys. 2001-05-27. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- "Mrs Brown's Boys on RTÉ Player". RTÉ. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- "BBC1 viewing figures between 18 July and 24 July 2016". Barb. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- "BBC One to broadcast a live episode of Mrs Brown's Boys". British Comedy Guide. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2017.