The BBC's director of comedy commissioning has faced scrutiny over the divisive sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys. Despite admitting that the show may not be funny, the comedy chief has commissioned more episodes because millions still watch it. The show has received backlash, with some viewers and critics labeling it as the 'BBC's unfunniest comedy.' Irish comedian Oliver Callan has also shared his critical views on the sitcom. MailOnline has asked viewers, including Irish viewers, what they think about the show, with mixed results. However, the show continues to air, suggesting that it still has a substantial audience.
'Asking whether a show your channel airs is funny is hardly a trap. Unless you are afraid of the answer.' @mrmarkdolan on the BBC's director of comedy not being allowed to answer a question on whether or not their show 'Mrs Brown's Boys' is funny. https://t.co/qcJtatHgpH
The sitcom isn’t endangered. We can all find something to laugh at – even Mrs Brown's Boys | Michael Hogan https://t.co/DnjdwtCqnq
I scoffed at the lines, I rubbished the plot, and then...: Irish comedian Oliver Callan reveals what he REALLY thinks about BBC comedy Mrs Brown's Boys https://t.co/b7GwAsrddi https://t.co/RuVloUalC8
What do the Irish REALLY think about Mrs Brown's Boys? MailOnline wants to know if viewers from the Emerald Isle find the hit BBC comedy funny... and it's mostly tumbleweed https://t.co/YCgREteNgi https://t.co/4vkEbFmObH
So THIS is why Mrs Brown's boys keeps getting commissioned! MailOnline asks viewers what they really think about 'BBC's unfunniest comedy' - with surprising results https://t.co/TalauJBES8 https://t.co/BhqtZEoZFO
Why the BBC can't kill off Mrs Brown's Boys: Comedy chief finally appears to admit show isn't funny, but commissions MORE episodes because 'millions still watch it' https://t.co/BElCFxFSLD https://t.co/Guyi3W1k3G
BBC comedy boss issues awkward response as he faces grilling on Mrs Brown's Boys 'humour' amid backlash https://t.co/P2JPEQFMK7
The BBC’s director of comedy commissioning has declined to say whether he laughs at the divisive sitcom Mrs Brown’s Boys ⬇️ https://t.co/XzxFQ3wLMS