Patrick Kielty says film role was greatest surprise of his career

Patrick Kielty arrives for the London premiere of Ballywalter at the Mayfair Hotel in London (Victoria Jones/PA)

Patrick Kielty has said being offered a role in his first feature film, Ballywalter, was the “greatest surprise and most unexpected joy” of his career.

The comedian, 52, stars in the bittersweet comedy drama, the title of which is taken from the Northern Irish town in which it is set, alongside Irish actress Seana Kerslake.