The British Comedy Awards

At the beginning of the new millennium, Cold Feet and dinnerladies were the main comedies of the moment.

Winners

Best TV Comedy: dinnerladies

Best New TV Comedy: That Peter Kay Thing

Best TV Comedy Actor: James Nesbitt (Cold Feet)

Best TV Comedy Actress: Sue Johnston (The Royle Family)

Best TV Comedy Newcomer: Rob Brydon (Marion And Geoff)

Best TV Comedy Drama: Cold Feet

Best TV Comedy Personality: Graham Norton

Best Comedy Entertainment Programme: Alistair McGowan's Big Impression

Best Comedy Film: East Is East

Best International TV Show: The Simpsons

Best Of British: The Vicar Of Dibley

Best Live Comic: Sean Lock

People's Choice: SMTV Live

WGGB Writer Of The Year: Victoria Wood

Lifetime Achievement Award: Alan Bennett