Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie world premiere took place in Dublin's Savoy Cinema, despite the heavy rain crowds from all over Ireland, England and Scotland made the trek to O'Connell Street Dublin to see self made Dubliner have the last laugh after his successful sitcom has been turned into a film.

Advance ticket sales in England are in the millions and industry observers say the film could make over €130 million. Henry McKean reports from the pink carpet.