The British Comedy Awards

Jonathan Ross returned as host in 2009. Outnumbered and The IT Crowd were the main winners.

Winners

Best Comedy Entertainment Programme: Harry Hill's TV Burp

Best Situation Comedy: Outnumbered

Best New British TV Comedy: Psychoville

Best Comedy Panel Show: Have I Got News For You

Best TV Comedy Drama: Pulling Special

Outstanding Contribution To British Comedy: Peter Kay

Best Television Comedy Actress: Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd)

Best Television Comedy Actor: Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners)

Best Comedy Entertainment Personality: Harry Hill

Ronnie Barker Award For Writing: Graham Linehan

Best Comedy Film: In The Loop

Best Live Stand-Up Performer: Michael McIntyre

Best British Comedy: Outnumbered

Lifetime Achievement Award: Sir Terry Wogan

Best Male Comedy Newcomer: Charlie Brooker (You Have Been Watching)

Best Female Comedy Newcomer: Ramona Marquez (Outnumbered)

Best Sketch Show: Harry & Paul