British comedian Harry Enfield was honoured with the Legend award at the Loaded LAFTA awards yesterday (02.10.08).
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The TV comedy star was given the accolade in recognition of his long career at the men’s magazines annual ceremony.
Harry joked: “I’m thrilled to be a Loaded Legend! I’ve read every edition of Loaded from cover to cover since it was first published in 1908 – to actually be in it is amazing. And to get an award and free alcohol is like a dream come true.”
Both Leigh Francis and Paul Kaye picked up gongs for playing alter egos.
Leigh – better known as Bo Selecta’s Avid Merrion – was named Funniest Man for his portrayal of Keith Lemon, while Paul Kaye, whose most famous portraying outrageous red carpet reporter Dennis Pennis, picked up the Funniest TV Personality gong.
London Mayor Boris Johnson scooped the Joker Award, beating TV presenter Fern Britton and Canoe Couple John and Anne Darwin, Calum Best – who gave up sex for a TV show – and Sienna Miller’s married lover Balthazar Getty.
Loaded Editor Martin Daubney said: “This year’s LAFTAS proves yet again that comedy is the lifeblood of Britain. From legends such as Harry Enfield to shows like My Name Is Earl, the UK loves to laugh.”
Full list of winners at the Loaded LAFTAS with NIVEA FOR MEN:
Funniest Man
Leigh Francis
Funniest Woman
Ruth Jones
Funniest TV Show
My Name Is Earl
Funniest Film
In Bruges
Best Stand-up
Jimmy Carr
Funniest TV personality
Paul Kaye
Funniest Double Act
Adam and Joe
Funniest Radio Show
Scott Mills – BBC Radio 1
Funniest Reality TV Personality
Michael Sophocles – The Apprentice
Funniest Online Moment
Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse – playing with mice – You Tube
Funniest Newspaper Columnist
Gordon Smart – The Sun
Joker Award
Boris Johnson – for somehow managing to get the top job in London
