Harry Hill

No one is quite sure - or else they are and are playing their cards close to their chests - but this could be the last series of TV Burp. At least, with Harry Hill at the helm.

After 11 years of watching terrible television, Hill has reportedly had enough and is bowing out. But another presenter would be unthinkable. Burp IS Harry Hill. Though he has a team of writers, Hill's surreal stamp is all over the Bafta-winning show.

So make the most of what could be the end. Admittedly Burp has started to lose steam, but it will still be hard to say goodbye to the series that gave us the Zelig-like Knitted Character and the pulverising of Freaky Eaters: all together now, "Chippy chips!"

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Created by Dan Skinner, comic character Angelos Epithemiou is an anorak-clad, bespectacled, burger van-owning misfit who permanently lugs round a Sainsbury's carrier bag. He found cult fame as a panellist on recently axed BBC gameshow Shooting Stars and now moves to Channel 4 for this solo vehicle, executively produced by Bob Mortimer. Rather reminiscent of Vic Reeves or Harry Hill's early offerings, it's a surreal, cartoonish show packed with slapstick, music, magic and celebrity send-ups.

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Now in their 21st year, the British Comedy Awards have long served as a bellwether for the state of British comedy, from the quirky satire of the early 1990s, through the energetic sketch shows of the mid- to late-90s, to the recent success of family-friendly stand-up comics like Peter Kay, Michael McIntyre and John Bishop. Thanks to a sharp host, a ready supply of funny clips and a suitably witty audience, they've also been one of the few live awards ceremonies actually worth watching.

Tonight's event is hosted live by Jonathan Ross. Leading the nominees is Miranda Hart, who is up for four awards, while Harry Hill gets three nods. Hart, last year's Queen of Comedy winner, is up for the award again, with David Mitchell, Telegraph agony uncle Graham Norton, Jack Whitehall, Jo Brand and Sarah Millican also in the running. Tamsin Greig and Tom Rosenthal are nominated for best TV comedy actress and best comedy breakthrough artist respectively for their roles in Friday Night Dinner, while Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner have been singled out for their contribution to Outnumbered. Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville receives a nomination for his role in the Olympic comedy Twenty Twelve.

Harry Hill splits with agent and TV Burp boss

He's a dab hand at channel-hopping thanks to TV Burp... but now Harry Hill could be about to do it for real. The comic has split with his long-standing manager and the move has sparked huge interest from all the main channels.

Q&A: Harry Hill

'My worst job? Junior doctor, Kingston hospital, 1988'.