News: South Bank Sky Arts Awards for Catastrophe, Izzard & Hangmen

The winners of the 20th South Bank Sky Arts Awards were announced at a ceremony today.
 
The Sharon Horgan/Rob Delaney sitcom Catastrophe picked up Best Comedy, beating Peter Kay's Car Share and Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum.
  
Eddie Izzard was presented with the Outstanding Achievement award by Lenny Henry, joining previous winners from Tracey Emin to J.K Rowling. Host of the awards Melvyn Bragg said “Eddie Izzard is a marvel. He works across such a wide waterfront with an unmatchable, often uncatchable style and wit.  We're delighted that he joins the ranks of those who have won this Outstanding Achievement Award.”
 
The Theatre award went to the Royal Court’s production of Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen and was collected by one of the stars, Reece Shearsmith.
 
The Times Breakthrough Award went to UK rapper Stormzy. Romesh Ranganathan was one of the nominees.
 
The awards will be screened on Sky Arts on June 8, but if you want to know all the winners now click here.
 

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