Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 results
After tens of thousands of votes across two rounds of polling, these were the shows that came out top of the 2016 awards. News story with quotes
Best New TV Sitcom: Upstart Crow
Upstart Crow. Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell). Copyright: BBC
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Best Returning TV Sitcom: Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles)
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Best Radio Sitcom: Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth
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Best TV Sketch Show: Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories
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Best Radio Sketch Show: John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC
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Best TV Panel Show: 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent. Copyright: Zeppotron
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Best Radio Panel Show: The Unbelievable Truth
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment
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Best TV Entertainment Show: Taskmaster
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television
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Best Radio Entertainment Show: The Now Show
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: BBC
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Best TV Comedy Drama: Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton. Copyright: BBC
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Comedy Of The Year: Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV