'Ha Ha Comedy' Crowns Scottish Comedian of 2008

The comedy community breathed a sigh a relief last night as comic Scott Agnew scooped the top prize in Ha Ha Comedy’s Scottish Comedian of the Year 2008, following last year’s controversy over accusations of injustice and bias amongst the judges.

It was a tough call for this year’s judging panel; a larger group than last year, comprising some of the UK’s leading comedy performers, promoters and journalists. Whilst there was no doubt as to the top three acts, deciding a winner was a hard task, as there was a hair’s breadth between Agnew, second place winner Teddy and third-runner Keir McAllister.

Agnew wins £1,000 in hard cash, his own show at the Glasgow Comedy Festival and a trip to Australia, with the vague though hopeful promise of "an opportunity to perform"’ there. Cash prizes were also won by Teddy, McAllister, and new act Rab Brown who won the inaugural ‘Wee SCOTY’ award which is reserved for acts performing less than two years.