Charlie Cooper is best known for creating the sitcom This Country with his sister, Daisy May.

But his latest solo project - Charlie Cooper’s Myth Country - will see him campervanning around Britain to investigate some “gloriously bonkers rural myths”.

The first episode - airing on BBC Three at 9pm on Friday - will show him in East Anglia learning about the story of Black Shuck the “devil dog”.

It lurks around the coast and in rural roads and churchyards after dusk.

Anyone who meets it is allegedly condemned to die within 12 months.

Cooper explained: “I’m really excited about this new series as I’ve always been fascinated by local legends, myth and folklore.

"As I see it, my mission is to explore our ancient world, seek out mythical creatures and boldly go where no TV presenter has gone before.”

The series will be split into three 30-minute episodes which will be available on BBC iPlayer shortly after airing.