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Fair point but while the success of MBB in theatres did convince the BBC to bring it to TV and it was a hit, it no longer is and any further success in theatres doesn't really matter because the show is now judged on how it performs on TV.

Firstly people are still paying money to see them live so the show isnt judged on how it performs on tv, if that the case no one would go.

Going by the British Comedy Guide, who made this statement it seem to have performed rather well,

The return of Mrs. Brown's Boys on BBC One last night was watched by 1.84 million people - a viewing figure other contemporary comedies can barely dream of.

It just as it was. back in 2011, its like Are you being served or Allo Allo