Ben Clover has been chosen as winner at the inaugural Comedy Contest at the Balham Comedy Festival.

The Londoner, who is also a journalist who writes about the health sector, was chosen as the winner out of eight comics at the show compered by John Moloney.

Clover wins a future half-length paid spot at the Banana Cabaret club at the Bedford pub where the Balham Comedy Festival is currently taking place.

The Festival runs until July 16. 

For the full line-up of the final click here. Review here.