Izzard quits 24 after one day of filming

Emmy award winner Eddie Izzard is no longer part of the hit TV drama 24 - after completing only one day of filming.

The cross-dressing comedian quietly parted with the show and is currently working on his upcoming TV series The Riches with fellow Minnie Driver, which was picked up by the US FX network in September.

Izzard has been replaced by British actor David Hunt.

Hunt will take over the role and play a villainous accomplice on the show named McCarthy.