The winners as they happened

3:50

Alan Carr
@AlanCarr

Big up to all the winners at The Comedy Awards!!!! Love ya xxx

12:09

Rebecca Front
@RebeccaFront

Thanks for your lovely messages. Delighted with my comedy award. Never won one before. And thrilled for Julia Davis. I love Hunderby.

Thursday December 13, 2012
11:35

Chortle:  
And with that we'll say good night and leave you to Laverne and Edwards. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. See you here same time next year.

11:33

Chortle:  
E4 being ruined by their presenter being completely unable to either manage or join in with Brooker and Mack

11:32

Chortle:  
Charlie Brooker on who else he was pleased to see win tonight "no-one"

11:30

Chortle:  
Lee Mack "without Fosters we wouldn't be able to push drugs on young people"

11:30

Chortle:  
Lee Mack "If I'd lost I'd be at home filling a bath with ice cold water because you bleed more freely"

11:29

Chortle:  
Vic Reeves says the next step is movies. Bob Mortimer states "we're doing a movie about Michael Jacksons training glove"

11:27

Chortle:  
Bob Mortimer on how it feels to win the Writers Guild of Great Britain Award "it feels like I've just given birth to the fastest whippet ever"

11:22

Chortle:  
And thank you to you lot for joining us and joining in.

11:22

Comment From Chris Cooper 
Thanks to Michael Legge. Yes, he's in a mood, but it's ok, he's always in that mood and I love him for it.

11:20

Chortle:  
Michael Legge is an award winning comedian and blog writer.

11:20

Comment From Steve 
Who is this Michael Legge n is he in a mood cos his comments are pathetic!

11:18

Chortle:  
Many thanks to Michael Legge for his company and ever so honest input tonight

11:17

Chortle:  
At time of print 94% of our poll voters think that there should be an award for Best Stand Up and 81%not be a separation in genders for the awards

11:16

Chortle:  
The 2012 British Comedy awards were, as most comedy events are, bound to offend some with numerous references to paedophilia, sexism, violence, racism and personal jibes to various personalities and institutions. And according to the Chortle readers who took part in the online poll nobody agreed with the nominations with 50% of the voters stating they didn't agree with any of the nominations at all and 5o% stating they only agreed with some.

The winners were.

Best Comedy Entertainment Programme: Harry Hill's TV Burp

Best Sketch Show: Cardinal Burns

Best Sitcom: Hunderby

Best TV Comedy Actor: Peter Capaldi for The Thick of It

Best TV Comedy Actress: Rebecca Front for The Thick of It

Best Male Television Comic: Lee Mack

Best Female TV Comic: Jo Brand

Best Comedy Entertainment Personality: Charlie Brooker

Best Comedy Breakthrough Artist: Morgana Robinson

Writers Guild Award: Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer

Outstanding Achievement: Sacha Baron Cohen

King of Comedy (public vote): Jack Whitehall

11:08

Chortle:  
Before we get too carried away with the noise and drunkeness backstage lets have a quick recap of the night...

11:08

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Peter Capaldi's been working with Brad and Angelina! boo.fm/b1110808 via @audioboo#britcomawards

11:07

Comment From Chris Cooper 
If I'd been involved in that production, I'd have wanted my name scrolled at 50mph too.

11:07

Chortle:  
Rick Edwards and Lauren Laverne are hosting the E4 aftershow coverage

11:06

Comment From Ade 
Is it coincidence that the unexpected winner has a DVD out that needs shifting off the shelves at the moment?

11:06

Chortle:  
That's it guys. We'll have a quick roundup and perhaps a sneaky peak at the always wonderfully directed backstage coverage on E4. What did you think of the show and the winners?

11:05

Comment From AndyMcH 
Sacha BC is very very good!

11:05

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Fancy a quick oneboo boo.fm/b1110801 via @audioboo

11:04

Michael Legge: 
I've said it before but "Goodbye, comedy".

11:04

Michael Legge: 
He didn't say "and this is me" at the end.

11:03

E4_Live_Lock_in:  
@E4_Live_Lock_in:  

Start getting your tweets in - best ones could be read out on air #britcomawards

11:02

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Peter Capaldi wins best TV Comedy actor boo.fm/b1110791 via @audioboo #britcomawards

11:00

Michael Legge: 
Keith Lemon doesn't get the joke. Again.

11:00

Comment From LeeMc 
Oh shit. It's Richard Madeley.

10:59

10:59

Michael Legge: 
Shittest impression of Richard Madeley ever.

10:59

10:59

10:59

10:59

Chortle:  
The award for Outstanding Achievement goes to Sacha Baron Cohen

10:56

Comment From AndyMcH 
Who is it? Anyone know?

10:56

Michael Legge: 
His Andy Parsons impression is better than his Ali G.

10:56

Comment From Chris Rock 
NO BEN!!! Take back the knighthood

10:55

Comment From Chris Rock 
That's not Ben Kingsley, that's Matt Lucas dressed up

10:53

Michael Legge: 
Gandhi's showing off.

10:52

Chortle:  
Outstanding achievement award to be presented by Sir Ben Kingsley

10:52

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Jack Whitehall crowned King boo.fm/b1110780 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:52

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Jack Whitehall loves his Mum, bless the King of Comedy! boo.fm/b1110778 via @audioboo#britcomawards

10:51

Michael Legge: 
No. We WERE surprised by Jack. Everyone was.

10:51

Chortle:  
Final Award already!

10:51

Comment From Chris Rock 
"Ominshambles. Or as we know it the British Comedy Awards". You said it

10:51

Comment From Ade 
Got to be Malcolm Tucker there

10:51

Comment From steve sherburn 
Well we have had the awards anyone know when the comedy starts.

10:50

Comment From Chris Rock 
Look the best TV comedy actor is Olivia Coleman whatever the result

10:50

Michael Legge: 
He looks like a very old ice cream.

10:50

Peter Capaldi

10:49

Chortle:  
And the winner for Best TV Comedy Actor is... Peter Capaldi

10:49

Chortle:  
Nominees are hugh Hugh Bonneville for Twenty Twelve, Peter Capaldi for The Thick of It, Steve Coogan for Alan Partridge and Tom Hollander for Rev

10:48

Michael Legge: 
Actually maybe I shouldn't have said that. Delete seeing that, OK?

10:48

Chortle:  
The best TV comedy actor to be presented by Sarah Alexander and David Harewood

10:47

Michael Legge: 
She used to fuck Adam Adamant. Just saying.

10:47

Michael Legge: 
It's still going?

10:47

Comment From Chris Rock 
I won't do it - I have class

10:46

Comment From Ade 
They should get the real Chris Rock to present this next year.

10:46

Comment From Chris Cooper 
If I was thanking my girlfriend, I like to think I'd at least have the decency to remember her name.

10:45

Comment From Chris Rock 
Johnathan Ross really is a thrilling presenter. Just thrilling. Not boring at all. Nope. Not at all

10:45

Michael Legge: 
Delighted that Jack won. Just never...you know...thought he would. He never thanked me though, I noticed that.

10:43

Comment From Jeff Hunt 
Well done to everyone for voting for him, I am so pleased for Jack Whitehall, i`d like to thank his agent, his management company, you the voters, his barber etc.

10:42

Comment From Chris Rock 
"This feels a little bit like when TOWIE got a BAFTA" Ha ha

10:42

Comment From Ade 
Funniest part of this night ... the reaction I just saw on this page for Jack Whitehall

10:42

Comment From AndyMcH 
Bloody hell Chortle. That picture is much too massive!

10:42

Comment From Jeff Hunt 
YAY! Jack Whitehall, my favourite stand-up. He`s so fresh! I`d like to whitem his hall !

10:42

Chortle:  
Jack Whitehall "This feels a bit like when TOWIE won a BAFTA but thank you so much"

10:41

Comment From Chris Rock 
Prince of Comedy surely?

10:41

Comment From Guest 
I think russel howard should be up for an award, what do ya think?

10:41

Michael Legge: 
I will never stop laughing.

10:41

Comment From LeeMc 
You have got to be fucking joking.

10:40

10:40

Chortle:  
But the official winner of the King or Queen of Comedy is... Jack Whitehall

10:40

Michael Legge: 
What. The Fuck.

10:40

Michael Legge: 
I think I'll go to the toilet.

10:40

Comment From AndyMcH 
Legge: Comma... I'm not a great Jack fan, but he is very good in Fresh Meat. But it really should be Mitchell.

10:40

Comment From Chris Rock 
Three queens and three kings. Who will win?

10:37

Chortle:  
You guys are liking David Mitchell to win with 34% of the Chortle vote

10:37

Chortle:  
Nominees Alan Carr, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, David Mitchell, Graham Norton, Jack Whitehall... announced by Ashley Roberts and Sean Lock

10:37

Michael Legge: 
COME ON JACK! Note the lack of apostrophe.

10:36

Chortle:  
Now for the King or Queen of comedy announcement

10:36

Comment From Chris Rock 
Why is the VO man saying of Cardinal Burns "I've got a feeling it won't be their last" (award). Who is he and what does he know??

10:35

Comment From AndyMcH 
Never seen any of these shows. Don't know why I feel the need to comment.

10:35

Michael Legge: 
I really wanted them to win. Quite happy. Such nice boys.

10:35

10:35

Chortle:  
And the winner of Best Sketch Show is... Cardinal Burns

10:34

Michael Legge: 
YES!

10:34

Michael Legge: 
Oh, and Horrible Histories.

10:34

Michael Legge: 
Is this the Bottom Of The Barrel category?

10:32

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Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer boo.fm/b1110754 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:32

Chortle:  
Nominees for best Sketch Show are Cardinal Burns, Facejacker, Horrible Histories and Very Important People

10:32

Michael Legge: 
I love those two in Harry & Paul.

10:32

Chortle:  
Best Sketch Show to be presented by Armstrong & Miller

10:31

Michael Legge: 
Mainly him.

10:31

Michael Legge: 
All dead.

10:30

Comment From Chris Cooper 
This isn't the British Comedy Awards, it's the British Television Comedy Awards. does nothing to support grass-roots stand-up.

10:30

Comment From Chris Rock 
The Two Wonnies best new sketch act?

10:30

Chortle:  
Hurll was the originator of the British Comedy Awards, he also produced The Two Ronnies, Top of the Pops and Blind Date

10:29

Michael Legge: 
Nazis are no worse than comedians. You're fine, Jonothan.

10:28

Chortle:  
Paying tribute to Michael Hurll TV director and producer

10:28

Michael Legge: 
Will Savile be in the In Memorium?

10:28

Michael Legge: 
Near the end sounds fun.

10:27

Chortle:  
Some more polls to cast your vote in below

10:27

Comment From Chris Cooper 
Either Tanyalee or Iman, michael.

10:25

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Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer reveal secrets about a film they're planning boo.fm/b1110742 via@audioboo #britcomawards

10:25

Comment From Chris Rock 
Organ practice with Father Ray. Ooh-er. Is that a joke from Mrs Brown's Boys?

10:25

Comment From Chris Cooper 
glad Grazio got a nod from Jo - top bloke.

10:25

Chortle:  
David Mitchell still leading our poll for King or Queen... we'll find out soon if we were right

10:24

Michael Legge: 
Who will win Best International Short? Tanya Lee Davies, probably.

10:23

Comment From AndyMcH 
Has anyone ever pointed out that Sue Perkins name sounds like a brand of cigarettes?

10:23

Chortle:  
She's not too lazy to play the organ Legge

10:22

Chortle:  
Jo isn't at the Awards she has "organ practice with Father Ray"

10:22

Michael Legge: 
Lazy Jo.

10:22

10:22

Chortle:  
And the winner of best Female TV Comic is... Jo Brand

10:22

Comment From Tony Griffiths 
it gets more viewers than all the shows in the category put together Fact!!

10:22

Comment From RossMidd 
Nearly the right question to ask but it should really be "why is Mrs Brown's Boys".

10:21

Michael Legge: 
Sue fucking Perkins.

10:20

Comment From Tony Griffiths 
where is Mrs Browns Boys?

10:20

Chortle:  
The nominees for best Female TV Comic are Jo Brand, Nina Conti, Sarah Millican and Sue Perkins

10:19

Chortle:  
Best Female TV Comic to be presented by Lee Mack

10:19

Michael Legge: 
Steve Coogan. The dignified Keith Lemon.

10:19

Comment From AndyMcH 
I have never seen, or even heard of Hunderby. But if its by Julia Davis then I approve.

10:18

Michael Legge: 
Hunderby's just showing off now.

10:18

10:18

Chortle:  
and the winner of Best New Comedy Programme is ... Hunderby

10:18

Comment From Chris Cooper 
"Rizzle Kicks talks Comedy" - why on earth would anyone want to hear that!!!!!!!

10:17

Comment From Foxhill 
Would have been nice to have some Stand-Up only categories, something to recognise podcasts and radio as well.

10:17

Michael Legge: 
Is Moone Boy a clever, Irish comedy? Is that allowed?

10:16

Chortle:  
Robert Webb commenting on the fact Alan Partridge isn't a 'new' character

10:16

Chortle:  
The nominees are Alan Partridge: Welcome to Places in My Life, Cardinal Burns, Hunderby and Moone Boy

10:16

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Rizzle kicks talk comedy & new album boo.fm/b1110728 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:15

Chortle:  
Best New Comedy Programme to be announced by Robert Webb

10:15

Chortle:  
King & Queen lines now closed...but not on our poll...vote below

10:14

Chortle:  
What do you think of the results so far? Do drop us your comments.

10:11

Chortle:  
Why not sip a Fosters, watch a clip of a hidden camera show and do our polls below in the interval

10:11

Michael Legge: 
EVERYONE! Please vote for Jack Whitehall. Come on. It'll be really weird.

10:10

BritishComedyAwards
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Harry Hills TV burp crew boo.fm/b1110722 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:10

Michael Legge: 
Yeah, they're pretty much better than anyone else.

10:09

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@BritComAwards

Lee Mack boo.fm/b1110720 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:09

BritishComedyAwards
@BritComAwards

Julia Davis boo.fm/b1110719 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:09

BritishComedyAwards
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Joan Collins on comedy boo.fm/b1110718 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:09

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@BritComAwards

Charlie brooker boo.fm/b1110717 via @audioboo #britcomawards

10:09

BritishComedyAwards
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Charlie brooker boo.fm/b1110715 via @audioboo

10:08

Chortle:  
Bob Mortimer thanking his dealers

10:07

Michael Legge: 
He would be a BRILLIANT Captain Birds Eye.

10:07

Comment From imac hunt 
Steve Bennett from Chortle is the third best comedy reviewer in the UK #COMEDYAWARDS

10:06

Michael Legge: 
Vic & Bob are good.

10:06

Comment From KM 
Hynes, Font and Colman are all fucking Goddesses.

10:06

Comment From RossMidd 
OK, Rebecca Front, Jessica Hynes and Olivia Coleman are three of the most talented comedic actors, regardless of gender, working in this country. Consistently funny and entertaining, all three of em.

10:06

Comment From @BJAlborough 
Vic & Bob genuinely funny comedians, which is a nice change at an awards ceremony for British Comedy.

10:06

Chortle:  
Big Night Out was one of the best things about my teenage years #personal opinion

10:04

BritishComedyAwards
@BritComAwards

Morgana Robinson talks about the US and Peter Andre boo.fm/b1110707 via @audioboo#britcomedyawards

10:04

Michael Legge: 
Ulrika Jonnsson explaining the wit of Reeves & Mortimer. Later, Dappy tells us why Louis CK is well good.

10:03

Comment From LeeMc 
I'm positive I'm not turning back until Angelos has finished gibbering on.

10:02

Chortle:  
Do feel free to share your positive comments too

10:01

Comment From Chris Cooper 
so how come Coleman got 2 shots at it. she's either best TV Artist (cockless category) or she isn't. It's like getting to do 2 auditions for the same part.

10:01

Comment From imac hunt 
Colman didn`t cut the mustard, and erm, Jessica Hynes something something 57 varieties #triestoohardtobefunny

10:00

Chortle:  
Angelos Epithemiou aka Renton Skinner presenting the writers Guild of Great Britain Award to Vic & Bob

10:00

Michael Legge: 
I bet he's sick of this.

9:59

Chortle:  
Its as noisy as a Christmas show in there just now

9:59

Michael Legge: 
Everyone has taken an interval.

9:59

Chortle:  
Official lines for king or queen closing in ten minutes. Our poll won't close so you can vote after the announcement and pretend you knew all along

9:59

Michael Legge: 
Who will be beheaded this year's Comedy Traitor?

9:58

Chortle:  
Rebecca Front thanks the BBC stating that despite the tough times recently we are lucky to have them

9:57

E4_Live_Lock_in:  
@E4_Live_Lock_in:  

Congratulations! @RebeccaFront

9:57

Michael Legge: 
Did she win for Mr Blue Sky?

9:57

Rebecca Front

9:56

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Goodbye Harry Hill team - how many hours of TV did you watch?! boo.fm/b1110695 via@audioboo #britcomawards

9:56

Chortle:  
And the winner of Best TV Comedy Actress is Rebecca Front for The Thick of It

9:56

Michael Legge: 
Olivia and Olivia are furious.

9:56

Michael Legge: 
If Olivia Coleman wins, Olivia Coleman will be pissed off.

9:55

Michael Legge: 
Why aren't there more women up for Best TV Comedy Actress? - A stupid, angry, female comic.

9:55

Comment From LeeMc 
I thought Amos died years ago in Emmerdale.

9:55

Comment From imac hunt 
Well I for one am very pleased for Morgana, the British Comedy Awards is improved by her winning

9:54

Chortle:  
The nominees for best comedy actress are Jessica Hynes for Twenty Twelve, Rebecca Front for The Thick of It and Olivia Colman has two nominations, one for Rev and one for Twenty Twelve

9:53

Michael Legge: 
Supergrass have aged.

9:53

Chortle:  
Best TV Comedy Actress next presented by John Lithgow

9:51

Comment From RossMidd 
Oh yes, Keith Lemon was overlooked. So overlooked he still had to get on the stage to pollute it with his 'brand of humour'

9:50

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Lee Mack reveals who his child thinks is funnier than him boo.fm/b1110688 via @audioboo#britcomawards

9:48

Comment From LeeMc 
My TV has a Morgana Filter. I assume she won?

9:48

Comment From Guest 
Sums up the mentality of the show Harry Hill shows clips other people being funny and a true comedy legend like Keith lemon overlooked

9:47

Michael Legge: 
"I can't believe it". She knows just how the nation feels.

9:47

9:47

Michael Legge: 
HA!!!!!!!!! FUCK. RIGHT. OFF.

9:47

Chortle:  
And the winner of Best Comedy Breakthrough Artist is... Morgana Robinson

9:46

Michael Legge: 
BRILLIANT! A KID! If he loses there'll be tears. Finally some comedy at this thing.

9:45

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Julia Davies is thrilled at her win for Hunderby and Best Sitcom boo.fm/b1110682 via@audioboo #britcomawards

9:45

Chortle:  
Nominees are David Rawle, Morgana Robinson, Nina Conti, Seb Cardinal & Dustin Demri-Burns

9:44

Chortle:  
Next award for Best Comedy Breakthrough Artist presented by Rizzle Kicks and Adam Hills...match made in heaven

9:44

Michael Legge: 
Keith Lemon at his funniest there. The same could be said of terrorists on 9/11 though.

9:43

Comment From @BJAlborough 
Where's Kevin Bishop when you need him?

9:43

Comment From LeeMc 
Never a truer word spoken, Mr Legge

9:43

Comment From heathwid 
kelly brook representing 30% of modern female comics right now

9:43

Michael Legge: 
Well, he's probably a good writer.

9:43

Chortle:  
Keith Lemon trying to snatch the award there in Harry Hill's absence. What a scamp.

9:42

Chortle:  
4th TV Comedy Award for Harry Hill's TV Burp

9:42

9:42

Michael Legge: 
Stephen Mangan even ruins standing at a podium.

9:42

Chortle:  
And the winner of Best Comedy Entertainment Programme is ... Harry Hill's TV Burp

9:40

Michael Legge: 
HA!!!!! EXCREMENT!

9:40

Chortle:  
Nominees are Alan Carr Chatty Man, Celebrity Juice, Harry Hill's TV Burp and The Graham Norton Show

9:40

Michael Legge: 
Talking of morons.

9:40

Chortle:  
Next award is for Best Comedy Entertainment Programme presented by Kelly Brooke and Stephen Mangan

9:40

Michael Legge: 
Comedy entertainment. An oxymoron if ever there was one.

9:39

Chortle:  
Also do submit your comments. What do you make of the awards so far?

9:39

Michael Legge: 
Looking forward to Best Supporting Actor in a Direct Line Advert award coming up.

9:39

Comment From LeeMc 
Wow. Just added Facejacker to my list for Santa. Not sure Santa is still a hit man "in season" though..

9:38

BritishComedyAwards
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Charlie Brooker gives away the secrets of the new Black Mirror series #britcomawardsboo.fm/b1110671 via @audioboo

9:37

Comment From Foxhill 
Yet again hundreds of hardworking writers feeding jokes for Jonathan Ross to fuck up

9:36

Chortle:  
Vote on our poll below for king or queen of comedy to see if the Chortle readers agree with the official result

9:35

Michael Legge: 
Yes, that's a reminder of how to vote. Drink beer and pick one.

9:34

Michael Legge: 
Lee Mack is raping a man who has blacked up. It's like alternative comedy has just been born again.

9:33

9:33

Chortle:  
And the winner of Best Male TV Comic is... Lee Mack (or Lee Mick as announced)

9:33

Michael Legge: 
I think separating male and female comedians it definitely a good move. Makes us feel ever more like prisoners.

9:31

Chortle:  
Nominees are David Mitchell, Harry Hill, Lee Mack and Sean Lock

9:31

Michael Legge: 
How charmingly fucking offensive.

9:31

Chortle:  
Next award Best Male TV comic with the Facejacker characters presenting

9:30

Michael Legge: 
Hunderby wins. Mrs Brown's Boys not nominated. Very little for me to bitch about. Thanks, bastards!

9:29

Michael Legge: 
I know it's against character but I'm delighted Hunderby won. Bird Raymond didn't die in vain.

9:28

9:28

Chortle:  
And the winner of the Best Sitcom award is... Hunderby

9:25

E4_Live_Lock_in:  
@E4_Live_Lock_in:  

massive cheer in the room for Joan Collins, will take some beating for the rest of the evening#britcomawards

9:25

Chortle:  
Best Sitcom nominees are Hunderby, Rev, The Thick of It and Twenty Twelve

9:25

Michael Legge: 
Jo Caulfield.

9:25

Chortle:  
Next up Best Sitcom presented by Joan Collins

9:24

Michael Legge: 
Best sitcom is Fawlty Towers. Next!

9:24

Chortle:  
Spotted in the interval: Dara o Brian making off with an entire tray of burgers...

9:21

Michael Legge: 
HOW IS THE SCARLETT JOHANSEN AD NOT UP FOR SOMETHING?

9:20

Chortle:  
David Mitchell leading the way for King of Comedy on the Chortle poll. We don't even charge for your vote.

9:20

Michael Legge: 
I voted for Jack Whitehall. Felt like voting for LibDems in the good old days.

9:19

Chortle:  
Remember to vote for the peoples choice...king or queen of comedy. Vote in our poll below which has no bearing on the result or in the actual official poll herehttp://www.BritishComedyAwards.com/king-queen-2012.aspx

9:19

Michael Legge: 
Ah, it's the The Only Way Is Essex Award.

9:19

E4_Live_Lock_in:  
@E4_Live_Lock_in:  

congratulations @charltonbrooker the first winner of the night

9:18

Michael Legge: 
Congratulations to Charlie Brooker. He's changed.

9:18

9:18

Chortle:  
And the winner of Best Comedy Entertainment Personality is... Charlie Brooker

9:17

Michael Legge: 
Has the meaning of personality changed?

9:16

Michael Legge: 
He's no Gary Wilmot. OR IS HE???

9:15

E4_Live_Lock_in:  
@E4_Live_Lock_in:  

Cuba Gooding Jnr the first in a long list of A-listers to present awards at #britcomawards

9:14

Michael Legge: 
Improvised comedy is hard.

9:14

Chortle:  
Nominees are Charlie Brooker, Graham Norton, Harry Hill and Stephen Fry

9:14

Chortle:  
First award to be announces Best Comedy Entertainment Personality to be presented by Cuba Gooding Jnr

9:13

Michael Legge: 
No Limmy?

9:13

Chortle:  
Comedy highlights compilation includes Thick of It, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Rev, Alan Carr Chatty man, Moone Boy, Misfits, Mrs Browns Boys, Twenty Twelve, Celebrity Juice, QI, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and Harry Hills TV Burp

9:12

Michael Legge: 
Paul Chowdry there. The UK's equivalent of Chris Rock. Honestly. He really thinks that.

9:10

Michael Legge: 
HE'S 40!!!

9:10

Michael Legge: 
Why bring up Paddy McGuinness here?

9:09

Chortle:  
Steve Coogan not enjoying the sponsor

9:09

Michael Legge: 
Russell Howard is dead, you awful man. He can't defend himself.

9:08

Michael Legge: 
Everyone who heard of Josh Widdecombe kindly laughed at that.

9:07

Michael Legge: 
Ross bravely slagging off the BBC there. Two years too late.

9:07

Chortle:  
looks like we could have another controversial one this year

9:07

Michael Legge: 
Jimmy Savile is dead, you awful man. He can't even defend himself.

9:06

Chortle:  
"got them all turning off like an all female Live At The Apollo" Jonathan Ross

9:05

Chortle:  
Fresh Meat getting a mention early on despite no noms

9:04

Michael Legge: 
Good to see Henry VIII hosting this year.

9:04

Chortle:  
Large bow tie

9:04

Michael Legge: 
Big sparkler.

9:04

E4_Live_Lock_in:  
@E4_Live_Lock_in:  

Getting very hot in the studio after the fireworks

9:03

Chortle:  
Everything seems to be on fire...Jonathan Ross is looking pretty hot too

9:03

Michael Legge: 
I love this show so much!

9:02

Michael Legge: 
FANS????? There was like 6 people there.

9:02

Chortle:  
Looks like they're having the awards in a tent this year

9:02

Michael Legge: 
Great! The sponsor isn't even vegan.

9:02

Chortle:  
Here we go then. Let's all applaud these wonderful people.

9:01

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@E4_Live_Lock_in:  

30 seconds to go @BritComAwards

9:01

Michael Legge: 
Here we go then. Let's all applaud these cunts.

Published: 12 Dec 2012