The BBC1 comedy show has become embroiled in a racism row over the attempted gag, with O'Carroll given a final warning by the corporation, but allowed to remain in the role. Politics
Brendan O'Carroll's Mrs Brown's Boys has been a mainstay on our TV screens since 2011 - but the show has been through its share of scandals. We want to know: should Mrs Brown's Boys be cancelled? Politics
A ‘racial term’ was reportedly implied during filming of the sitcom’s Christmas specials Politics
The junior staffer was left horrified by the disgusting slur being “implied” during a cast read-through of the Christmas special at the BBC Scotland studios in Glasgow last Wednesday. Events
A black crew member working on Mrs Brown's Boys quit over the shocking N-word 'joke' made by Brendan O'Carroll during a read-through for the Christmas special Events
The BBC refuses to sack Brendan O’Carroll over his N-word 'joke' sparks fury - instead issuing him with a final warning Politics
Fans have campaigned for the return of the McRib burger for a decade - but they say stingy servings have left a nasty taste in their mouths. Politics
Show’s creator apologised for remark that ‘backfired’ during rehearsals for forthcoming Christmas show Politics
The severity of the slur has raised questions about the BBC’s initial handling of the incident Politics