Twice BAFTA nominated TV series, Roy, has been re-commissioned by the BBC for a third and fourth series, constituting an investment of €8.85 million and creating a further 60 jobs for Irish animation company, Jam Media.

The show filmed as a fly on the wall “mockumentary” follows Roy, an 11 year old cartoon boy living in the real world. Roy lives in Ballyfermot with his real family and plays with his real friends, he is like any other real kid his age, thing is - he's a cartoon. The series appeals to both kids and parents, as it touches home on a number of everyday issues including bullies, responsibility, trust and teamwork.

Controller at CBBC, Cheryl Taylor, said: "We're delighted that CBBC will have another entertaining series from Jam Media to show next year. Roy has a really distinctive visual style and an engaging tone which explores some of the more tricky elements of growing up with rare charm and humour."

CEO of Jam Media, John Rice, added: "We're absolutely delighted that the BBC has re-commissioned a double series of Roy. The series and the character of Roy really seems to resonate with viewers in the UK, Ireland and beyond. One of the reasons for this is that were able to have so much fun with his physicality and really exaggerate his reactions and expressions. Roy is a true fish out of water but he doesn't see himself that way."

Simon Delaney is returning for the lead role as Roy’s taxi-driver Dad, which is good news given his recently acquired high-profile role in the major Hollywood movie Starbuck alongside Vince Vaughan. He will join the original talented Irish cast for filming in early January 2013, which includes Cathy Belton (The Clinic, Single-handed), Martha Byrne, Scott Graham (The Pentecost, The Master Plan) and Mark Lambert.