Host Jonathan Ross poses with actress Faye Dunaway backstage at the British Comedy Awards in London.

The cast of Channel 4's Peep Show celebrated their award for best TV comedy. Star David Mitchell also took home the award for best comedy actor.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks' celebrity-baiting host Simon Amstell won the award for best entertainment personality.

The cast of Gavin and Stacey were awarded with best new television comedy. Stars James Corden and Ruth Jones also won best male and female newcomers.

Simpsons producer James L Brooks collected the best comedy movie award for The Simpsons Movie.

Camp comedian Alan Carr was surprised to win the award for best live stand-up.

Hot Fuzz and Run, Fatboy Run star Simon Pegg was honoured with the Writer's Guild Ronnie Barker Award.