The BBC gave him a massive contract and then never knew what to do with him. He faded out of the public eye at probably the right time.

I used to find him very funny but this was a good few years back - 6 or 7. He has a unique appeal but BMUK is right - he did start getting repetitive.

The funniest thing he was ever involved in was the excellent sitcom - Father Ted. He made a few cameos as an annoying over excitable priest and was hilarious.