Harriet Dyer wins Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award 2024
- The 2024 Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award final took place in Leeds, with Harriet Dyer the winner
Harriet Dyer has won the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award for 2024.
The Cornish comedian and mental health advocate, who talks about her bipolar disorder as part of her act, has been a full-time stand-up since 2013.
She wins a cash prize, as well as mentoring and support from the channel to help her develop her career and future work.
The live final took place last night (Monday 22nd October) at Project House in Leeds, with the acts taking part having been selected by comedy promoters from around the UK.
Also performing in the show last night were Elaine Robertson, Jin Hao Li, Leah Davis, Marjolein Robertson, Marty Gleeson, Millie Malone, Pravanya Pillay, Ricky Balshaw and Shalaka Kurup.
Channel 4 setup the prize last year in memory of 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock, who died in August 2021 after developing cancer. The competition, which saw Eric Rushton win last year, aims to "showcase talented new writers and performers who embody the alternative comedic spirit of Sean and Channel 4".