The Outlaws wins Best New Comedy in I Talk Telly Awards 2021
- Best New Comedy: The Outlaws; Best Returning Comedy: Sex Education
- Best Comedy Performance: Ncuti Gatwa; Best Comedy Partnership: David Tennant & Michael Sheen
- Best TV Presenter: Joel Dommett; Best Breakthrough: Rosie Jones
The results of the I Talk Telly Awards 2021 have been announced. Below are the comedy-related winners:
Best New Comedy
The Outlaws. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Christopher Walken), Rani Rekowski (Rhianne Barreto), Christian (Gamba Cole), Greg (Stephen Merchant), Gabby (Eleanor Tomlinson), Myrna (Clare Perkins), John (Darren Boyd), Diane (Jessica Gunning)
Best Returning Comedy
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Aimee Gibbs (Aimee Lou Wood), Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey). Copyright: Eleven Film
Best Comedy Performance
Sex Education. Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film
Best Comedy Partnership
Staged. Image shows from L to R: David (David Tennant), Michael (Michael Sheen). Copyright: BBC / Simon Ridgeway
David Tennant & Michael Sheen for Staged
Best TV Presenter
Home Alone With Joel Dommett. Joel Dommett
Best Breakthrough
Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. Rosie Jones
The awards, run by the TV-focused website I Talk Telly, are now in their seventh year. The results are based on a public poll, with over 400,000 votes cast this year.
Other winners in this year's awards include Ant & Dec, who were awarded Best TV Presenting Partnership and Best Entertainment Show for Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, whilst Coronation Street scooped all the Soap-based prizes.
The full list of results, and acceptance videos, can be seen via italktelly.com/awards2021