I just wanted something different, I know Lee Mack was busy on the night, but he would have been great.
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Well they went with a safe and easy choice I guess.
That's what I said in an earlier post, Deayton would be the easy option. Even Jimmy Carr would have been ok.
Quote: Mark @ November 14 2008, 10:45 PM GMTCorrect me if I'm wrong, but I thought I'd seen Steve Edge starring in That Peter Kay Thing 8 years ago... not to mention taking on key roles in another five or so sitcoms in the last decade? Have the panel not seen I'm With Stupid, Mike Bassett, Star Stories or any of the other shows he's been in?
I think they probably mean 'best new main character'. As far as I'm aware Edge hasn't really taken on a main role in a sitcom before...but I may be wrong.
And surely Ben and Karen from Outnumbered should be in the Best Newcomer categories?
How bloody dare Mathew Horne be nominated for Best Actor? I'm sorry, but he's crap. There. Said it.
Deayton is a safe choice - I'm not too upset to hear that news.
Quote: shaggy292 @ November 21 2008, 3:25 PM GMTI think they probably mean 'best new main character'. As far as I'm aware Edge hasn't really taken on a main role in a sitcom before...but I may be wrong.
I know what you mean, but he had lead roles in Star Stories and I'm With Stupid in 2006 and was most defintely one of the leads in The Visit last year.
Quote: shaggy292 @ November 21 2008, 3:25 PM GMTAnd surely Ben and Karen from Outnumbered should be in the Best Newcomer categories?
Good call!
Awwww!
They wouldn't be allowed to attend though. Past their bedtime.
Quote: shaggy292 @ November 21 2008, 3:25 PM GMTHow bloody dare Mathew Horne be nominated for Best Actor? I'm sorry, but he's crap. There. Said it.
I kind of agree with that. I think Gervais will win that one, hope he turns up.
To my recollection, although I enjoy watching the show on the night, they almost allllways give the awards to the people I don't want to win.
I always get annoyed.
So I expect Horne will win. 
(I did like him in Teachers though.)
Quote: Mike Dan-Carter @ November 21 2008, 3:19 PM GMTThat's what I said in an earlier post, Deayton would be the easy option. Even Jimmy Carr would have been ok.
I don't think that Jimmy Carr has the same kind of 'bite' as Deayton and Ross. Although I don't know how to explain it.
OK, time for everyone to put their neck on the line and predict the results... here's a reminder of the main categories:
BEST TV COMEDY ACTOR
James Corden
Ricky Gervais
David Mitchell
BEST TV COMEDY ACTRESS
Olivia Colman
Sharon Horgan
Ashley Jensen
BEST COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY
Alan Carr
Ant and Dec
Harry Hill
Graham Norton
BEST NEW TV COMEDY
No Heroics
The Inbetweeners
The Kevin Bishop Show
BEST TV COMEDY
Benidorm
Gavin & Stacey
Peep Show
BEST ENTERTAINMENT SHOW
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Harry Hill's TV Burp
The Sunday Night Project
BEST LIVE STAND-UP
Russell Brand
Alan Carr
Michael McIntyre
BEST MALE NEWCOMER
Simon Bird (Inbetweeners)
Dan Clark (How Not To Live Your Life)
Steve Edge (The Cup)
BEST FEMALE NEWCOMER
Anna Crilly (Lead Balloon)
Katy Brand (Katy Brand's Big Ass Show)
Isy Suttie (Peep Show)
BEST PANEL SHOW
Have I Got News for You
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
QI
Mine would be:
TV Actor: Ricky Gervais (although any of the three would be deserving)
Actress: Ashley Jensen
Comedy personality: Ant & Dec
Best New TV Comedy: Haven't seen any of them.
Best TV Comedy: Peep Show
Best Entertainment Show: Jonathan Ross (although Harry Hill will get this)
Live: Russell Brand
Panel: HIGNFY
And here is my (un-educated) predictions and also who I'd like to win:
BEST TV COMEDY ACTOR
Will Win: James Corden
I'd Vote: David Mitchell
BEST TV COMEDY ACTRESS
Will Win: Olivia Colman
I'd Vote: Sharon Horgan
BEST COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY
Will Win: Graham Norton
I'd Vote: Harry Hill
BEST NEW TV COMEDY
Will Win: The Inbetweeners
I'd Vote: The Inbetweeners
BEST TV COMEDY
Will Win: Gavin & Stacey
I'd Vote: Peep Show
BEST ENTERTAINMENT SHOW
Will Win: Harry Hill's TV Burp
I'd Vote: Harry Hill's TV Burp
BEST LIVE STAND-UP
Will Win: Michael McIntyre
I'd Vote: Michael McIntyre
BEST MALE NEWCOMER
Will Win: Steve Edge
I'd Vote: Simon Bird
BEST FEMALE NEWCOMER
Will Win: Anna Crilly
I'd Vote: Katy Brand
BEST PANEL SHOW
Will Win: QI
I'd Vote: Um... hard one. I'll say Buzzcocks, because its refresh deserves recognition
Now you're go. Paste and edit my original list to form your own prediction list. The first person (if anyone) that manages to predict all 10 results correctly I'll try and find a prize for!
David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Ant and Dec or Harry Hill, The Inbetweeners, Gavin & Stacey, Harry Hill's TV Burp, Michael McIntyre, Steve Edge, Anna Crilly, Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
Best TV Comedy Actor of 2008
James Corden
(But I want Ricky Gervais to win)
Best TV Comedy Actress of 2008
Ashley Jensen
Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008
Alan Carr
Best New British TV Comedy of 2008
The Kevin Bishop Show
(But I want the Inbetweeners)
Best TV Comedy of 2008
Gavin & Stacey
(I want Peep Show)
Best Comedy Entertainment Programme of 2008
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Best Live Stand-Up Performer of 2008
Michael McIntyre
(I want Russell, which it probably was until all the bollocks happened.)
Best Male Comedy Newcomer of 2008
Steve Edge (The Cup)
(Simon Bird)
Best Female Comedy Newcomer of 2008
Katy Brand (Katy Brand's Big Ass Show)
(Anna Crilly)
Best Comedy Panel Show of 2008
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
(QI)
These guesses are based on my experience that they always give it to either the person I've barely heard of or the one I dislike the most.
BEST TV COMEDY ACTOR
Will Win: James Corden
Vote For: David Mitchell
BEST TV COMEDY ACTRESS
Will Win: Olivia Colman
Vote For: Sharon Horgan
BEST COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY
Undecided.
BEST NEW TV COMEDY
Will Win: The Kevin Bishop Show
Vote For: The Inbetweeners
BEST TV COMEDY
Will Win: Gavin & Stacey
Vote For: Peep Show
BEST ENTERTAINMENT SHOW
Will Win: The Sunday Night Project
Vote For: Harry Hill's TV Burp
BEST LIVE STAND-UP
Will Win: Alan Carr
Vote For: Michael McIntyre
BEST MALE NEWCOMER
Will Win: Simon Bird (Inbetweeners)
Vote For: Simon Bird (Inbetweeners)
BEST FEMALE NEWCOMER
Will Win: Katy Brand (Katy Brand's Big Ass Show)
Vote For: Isy Suttie (Peep Show)
BEST PANEL SHOW
Will Win: Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Vote For: QI