He started making TikTok videos during the Coronavirus pandemic, like many other social media stars, and 'it's just all kind of moved really quickly into being a comedian.'

Mr Kenny died on Friday in Galway Clinic, his wife Margie Kenny said on Saturday.

Based on the book series of the same name by Terry Deary, it has led to films, plays, and BBC Proms events.

John Petrie, director of comedy commissioning at the BBC, was speaking as part of a panel at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

Russell Howard will headline on the Saturday, while Katherine Ryan will headline the Sunday night