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Runner Up, London Heat 1 - 2011

Since entering the 麻豆约拍 Radio New Comedy Award, Romesh's career has gone from strength to strength, having been nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival, and then the Best Show Award the following year. He's also appeared on The Apprentice, has his own successful podcast, and introduced us all to his mum in 麻豆约拍 Three's Asian Provocateur.

Finalist - 2011

Birmingham-born Joe Lycett is one of the country's best young comedians.

Before reaching the final of the 麻豆约拍 Radio New Comedy Award he was the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year in 2009.

He's an artist, sculptor and author, has his own 麻豆约拍 Radio 4 series - Joe Lycett's Obsessions, and hosts The Great British Sewing Bee.

He's also got incredibly good form in name-based puns, with his last three shows being called Some Lycett Hot, That's The Way A-Ha A-Ha Joe Lycett and I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett.

Finalist - 1997

There's very little to say about Peter Kay that hasn't already been written.

He became a Guinness World Record holder in 2012, for the biggest-selling stand-up tour in history, and has recently starred in two popular 麻豆约拍 One Shows - Peter Kay's Car Share and Danny Baker's Cradle To Grave.

Runner-Up - 2005

Since appearing on the 麻豆约拍 New Comedy Award, Sarah has gone on to achieve a tremendous amount in a short space of time.

Having appeared on various top comedy TV shows, made her Royal Variety Performance debut and had the biggest-selling stand-up DVD by a female comedian of all time, she's also presented three series of her very own Sarah Millican Television Programme on 麻豆约拍 Two. Her first book, How To Be Champion, was released in 2017.

Winner - 1996

Nobody says 'Radio 4 comedy' quite like Marcus Brigstocke.

Throughout his career, he's been an audience favourite on the likes of , , Would I Lie To You and .

Winner - 2001

Alan is unquestionably one of the nations' favourite comics.

His National Television Award-winning talk show, Chatty Man recorded more than 100 episodes. He's also a regular presenter on 麻豆约拍 Radio 2, and earlier this year had his wedding officiated by global superstar Adele!

Winner - 1999

Impressively, Josie won the 麻豆约拍 New Comedy Award at the age of only 17.

She'd begun her stand-up career three years earlier and, after taking a break to study English at Oxford, is now a veteran of several UK tours and Edinburgh Fringe shows. She's also the presenter of .

Winner - 2003

Rhod has been one of the industry's leading lights ever since he won the 麻豆约拍 New Comedy Award.

An accomplished performer on stage and screen, he's won a Welsh Bafta for his Work Experience series and hosts a . Popular features include How would Bear Grylls Catch a Mouse? and Rhod's Loser of the Week.

Finalist - 2011

After starting out on his comedy career in 2010, Tez is one of the most promising comedians on the circuit.

In the few years since he reached the final of the 麻豆约拍 Radio New Comedy Award, he's been a big hit as Eight in 麻豆约拍3's Man Like Mobeen, after making appearances on The Now Show, E4's Virtually Famous and Radio 4's Tez Talks podcast.

Finalist - 2000

Shappi has appeared on any number of Radio 4 comedy favourites, including her own series, Shappi Talk.

In 2006, she made her name with the sold out Edinburgh show Asylum Speaker, telling the story of her family's flight from Iran to London and how she managed to bridge the cultural divide.

Finalist - 1996

Chris is probably best known for his starring roles in 麻豆约拍 satire The Thick Of It and on 麻豆约拍 Two's Mock The Week.

He has an impressive list of radio credits to his name, including staples such as whilst also adapting a number of his Edinburgh Fringe shows for Radio 4. He's also a successful writer and director.

Finalist - 1995

Lee is probably best known as star and writer of 麻豆约拍 sitcom Not Going Out, as well as a team captain on popular panel show Would I Lie to You?.

Starting out as an entertainer at a holiday resort, his 麻豆约拍 New Comedy Award appearance marked the beginning of an impressive career, which includes presenting various shows both on 麻豆约拍 One and 麻豆约拍 Radio 2.

Winner - 2002

Ventriloquist Nina has appeared alongside her colourful array of characters on a wide variety of tv shows, as well as in comedy clubs across the globe.

Selling out shows as far afield as Australia and the USA, the latest addition to her stable of co-hosts is a wearable mask, as audience members at Live at the Apollo found out to much embarrassment.

Finalist - 1999

As well as being an award-winning comedian, David is an author, playwright, actor and musician.

The self-styled 'comedian, flanneur and 1990 East Leinster under 14 triple jump bronze medalist' scooped the 2008 if.comedy award and the prize for Best International Comedian at the 2014 Sydney Comedy Festival.

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