The BBC Three sitcom Uncle, starring Nick Helm, is among the nominees for the Broadcast Awards announced tonight.

Other notable comedy programmes in contention include Inside No 9, penned by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton and Toast of London, which has picked up the most nominations in the forthcoming British Comedy Awards.

The Broadcast Awards winners will be announced on February 4 next year in a ceremony at the Savoy Hotel in London. Here are the main comedy-related categories.

Best Comedy Programme