2021 – Omar Badawy 2019 – Finlay Christie 2018 – Danny Garnell 2017 – Maisie Adam 2016 – Heidi Regan 2015 – Luca Cupani 2014 – Aidan Strangeman 2013 – Edd Hedges (Joint Winner) 2013 – Demi Lardner (Joint Winner) 2012 – Aisling Bea 2011 – Tommy Rowson 2010 – James Kirk 2009 – Ivo Graham 2008 – Daniel Simonsen 2007 – Richard Sandling 2006 – Wes Packer 2005 – Tom Allen 2004 – Nick Sun 2003 – Tom Wrigglesworth 2002 – Matthew Orborn 2001 – Miles Jupp 2000 – Drew Rokos 1999 – David O’Doherty 1998 – Rob Rouse 1997 – Peter Kay 1996 – Tommy Tiernan 1995 – Lee Mack 1994 – Martin Trenaman 1993 – Dylan Moran 1992 – Rhona Cameron 1991 – Alan Francis 1990 – Trio Bros Troupe (Rab Christie & Greg Hemphill) 1989 – Phil Kay 1988 – Bruce Morton