He is a comedian, actor, television presenter, author, activist and all round polymath. Stephen Fry may also be adding a new string to his bow - as a wanted blasphemer.

According to reports , Irish police are investigating Fry, once voted the most intelligent man on TV, for insulting God. To be precise Fry accused God of being an ‘utter maniac’.

The Irish Independent claimed police launched its inquiry after comments made by Fry during an interview with the national broadcaster RTE.