Top gong at British Comedy Awards

Sacha Baron Cohen revived his Ali G character as he won the outstanding achievement gong at the British Comedy Awards.

He accepted his award in character at the ceremony in London last night, screened live on Channel 4, where he got his break on the 11 O’Clock SHow

Julia Davis’ Sky Atlantic spoof period drama Hunderby was the big winner of the night, scooping best sitcom and best new comedy programme.

The full list of winners is:

Male TV comic: Lee Mack

Female TV comic: Jo Brand

TV comedy actor: Peter Capaldi

TV comedy actress: Rebecca Front

Comedy Entertainment Personality: Charlie Brooker

Comedy Entertainment Programme: Harry Hill's TV Burp

Sitcom: Hunderby

New comedy programme: Hunderby

Sketch show: Cardinal Burns

Breakthrough artist: Morgana Robinson

As previously announced, Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer were awarded the prestigious Writers Guild of Great Britain gong.

Click here to read how we covered the event in our live blog.

Published: 13 Dec 2012