The  Comedy.co.uk Awards has named Gavin & Stacey as 2024’s Comedy Of The Year.

The BBC sitcom, which aired a highly anticipated finale special on Christmas Day - five years since its last outing - was also voted Best Returning TV Sitcom. 

Creators, writers and stars, James Corden and Ruth Jones (pictures), said on winning: "We are absolutely over the moon to receive these two awards. Thank you so much to everyone at Comedy.co.uk who voted for us - it means the world xx"

Elsewhere, BBC Three comedy Daddy Issues took the title for Best New TV Sitcom, whilst other prizes went to Horrible Histories, Call Jonathan Pie, Taskmaster and Big Mood. And Taskmaster won Best TV Entertainment Show – watch their acceptance speech below.

The awards are voted for by the public.

The full list of winners is as follows:

Best Returning TV Sitcom and Comedy Of The Year:
Gavin & Stacey
(BBC One, Baby Cow/Fulwell 73/Tidy)

Best New TV Sitcom:
Daddy Issues
(BBC Three, Fudge Park)

Best Radio Sitcom:
Call Jonathan Pie
(BBC Sounds/Radio 4, Yada-Yada Audio)

Best TV Sketch Show:
Horrible Histories
(CBBC, Lion Television)

Best Radio Sketch Show:
Time Of The Week
(BBC Radio 4, DLT Entertainment)

Best TV Panel Show:
Would I Lie To You?
(BBC One, Zeppotron)

Best Radio Panel Show:
Wing It
(BBC Radio 4, BBC Studios)

Best TV Entertainment Show:
Taskmaster
(Channel 4, Avalon)

Best Radio Entertainment Show:
You're Dead To Me
(BBC Sounds/Radio 4, Muddy Knees Media/The Athletic/BBC Studios)

Best TV Comedy Drama:
Big Mood
(Channel 4, Dancing Ledge) 

Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, says: "Huge congratulations to the Gavin & Stacey team on scooping Best Returning TV Sitcom and Comedy Of The Year. The extraordinary reaction to the finale proved what we already knew - this show is a bona fide sitcom classic. A perfect send-off for Barry Island and Billericay's finest!" 

He adds: "A huge congrats to Danielle Ward, Aimee Lou Wood, David Morrissey, and the brilliant Fudge Park team on their well-earned Best New TV Sitcom win! Daddy Issues was BBC Three's biggest new comedy last year, and it turns out viewers love it just as much as we do. Long may the issues continue."

Julia McKenzie, Comedy Commissioner, BBC Radio 4 says: "I'm really delighted that Radio 4's Call Jonathan Pie, Time Of The Week and Wing It have won Comedy.co.uk awards. I am excited that they have made such an impact as new comedies, and I know how much time and effort went into creating them. Radio 4 is really proud to be a thriving platform for comedians and writers. Congratulations to the creators and producers and many thanks to people who voted for them."

The BBC's Head of Entertainment, Kalpna Patel-Knight says: "How deserving that Would I Lie To You? has been crowned the best panel show in the UK! Credit to Rob Brydon for hosting with his signature charm and wit, and of course, to David Mitchell and Lee Mack for being the ultimate team captains. Together, they bring the perfect mix of laughter, quick thinking, and unforgettable moments. A massive thank you to Zeppotron for bringing this show to life, here's to many more hilarious episodes ahead!"

Rhian Roberts, Commissioner of Podcasts & Formats BBC Radio 4, 3 and 4 Extra, and Head of Digital, Speech Audio, says: "I'm delighted for Greg Jenner and the team, how brilliant to win this for the fourth year in a row. You're Dead To Me is so funny and friendly in how it presents the facts - great to see it recognised with this award."

Watch Greg Davies and Alex Horne talk about their Taskmaster award below