The hugely popular BBC show got the top TV comedy award – and a barrage of abuse on Twitter and beyond. Our writer explains why its creator needn’t give a feck Brendan O’Carroll had barely reached the stage to collect a National Television award for Mrs Brown’s Boys when critics were declaring the end of civilisation. “The final nail in the coffin of democracy.” “Everything that is wrong with our country.” “A metaphor of Britain’s decision-making right now.” “That’s the Great British public for you. Brexit. Boris. Mrs Brown’s Boys .” Tweeters seethed with scorn and disbelief. How could such a dire sitcom, an affront to good taste, human intellect and cultural evolution, prevail over Fleabag , Derry Girls and After Life ? How could this antediluvian freak be voted best comedy and steal glory from shows that were funny, clever and groundbreaking? Continue reading...