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Jonathan Ross arrived in usual flamboyant fashion to host the 15th annual British Comedy Awards at London's South Bank on Wednesday.

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Comedian Jack Dee presented the People's Choice Award to Matt Lucas and David Walliams for Little Britain.

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They celebrated their triple success with awards for best comedy programme, best comedy actor and the Peoples Choice Award....

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...and Lucas received a celebratory kiss from actress Bridget Nielson backstage.

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Johnny Vegas gave a rambling speech before asking Ant and Dec who had the longest eyelashes.

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Caroline Quentin was among the night's winners with her award for best comedy actress.

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Ricky Gervais and his Office co-writer Stephen Merchant received a special award for their writing.

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Kelly and Sharon Osborne said they had left Ozzy at home "watching the telly".

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Geordie duo Ant and Dec were also big winners on the night, taking home two awards.

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Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, was presented with an award by scientist Stephen Hawking.