The UK Pun Championships Final has taken place at De Montfort Hall as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival.

Eight punsters reached the knockout final and competed against each other in a wrestling ring compered by Jason Byrne (pictured).

The eight finalists were: Ben Emmett, Cosmic Kat, Daniel Edison, Geoff Alderman, Kat Molinari, Lee Brace, Pauline Eyre and Stevie Vegas.

And the comedian crowned winner was Lee Brace, who pipped  Daniel Edison in the final.  

Watch the highlights below.

Picture: Steve Ullathorne.