The British Comedy Awards

Live coverage from The London Studios as Jonathan Ross hosts the 10th annual awards ceremony celebrating the finest comedy on television, cinema, radio and the stand-up circuit over the last year.

Winners

Best New TV Comedy: dinnerladies

Best TV Comedy Actor: Ricky Tomlinson (The Royle Family)

Best TV Comedy Actress: Caroline Aherne (The Royle Family, Mrs Merton & Malcolm).

Best Male Comedy Newcomer: Sacha Baron Cohen (The 11 O'Clock Show)

Best Female Comedy Newcomer: Jessica Stevenson (Spaced, The Royle Family)

Best Comedy Entertainment Personality: Paul Merton

Best 'Broken Comedy': Big Train

Best Comedy Gameshow: Have I Got News For You

Best Comedy Talkshow: So Graham Norton

Best TV Sitcom: The Royle Family

Best TV Comedy Drama: Cold Feet

Best Comedy Film: Notting Hill

Best International Comedy Show: The Larry Sanders Show

Best Comedy Entertainment Programme: Comic Relief

Best Radio Comedy: The Sunday Format

Best Live Stand-Up: Bill Bailey

WGGB Award For Top Comedy Writer: Richard Curtis

Lifetime Achievement Award: Barry Humphries, The Two Ronnies