Irish Talent Honoured at British Comedy Awards | The Irish Film & Television Network

Former IFTA winner, Linehan, was honored with the accolade as a result of his work as writer, co-writer with long-time partner Arthur Mathews, and director of many popular and critically acclaimed comedy series.

Working alone and with Mathews, Linehan is behind celebrated series such as ‘Father Ted’, ‘The IT Crowd’ (for which he won the IFTA award for Best Television Script in 2006), ‘Big Train’, ‘Black Books’, ‘Hippies’ and ‘The Matchmaker’ amongst many others. Receiving his award Linehan thanked Arthur Mathews and his mother, who was present in the audience.

Limerick-born Sir Terry Wogan was surprised on the evening with when he was bestowed with the British Comedy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on shows such as ‘Children in Need’ and ‘The Eurovision Song Contest’ both of which he has presented for years, the latter of which he recently left. Other work includes appearances on ‘The Kenny Everett Show’, ‘A Night of Comedy Relief’, ‘Wogan’ and ‘Wogan Now and Then’.

Another winner on the night was the BBC series 'Pulling' which won in the category of Best Television Comedy Drama and was collected on the night by co-writer, cast member and Co. Meath native, Sharon Horgan (Free Agents, Angelo's).

For a full list of winners visit www.britishcomedyawards.com

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