We are thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Harriet Dyer has won the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award for 2024.
The award, which is in its second year, saw 10 finalists compete at the event which took place yesterday at Project House in Leeds and was hosted by comedian Joe Wilkinson. Leah Davis was also one of the finalists. Channel 4 worked with several live comedy venues and promoters across the UK to nominate and shortlist the group of standout finalists.
The award is designed to showcase talented new writers and performers who embody the alternative comedic spirit of Sean and Channel 4. Harriet is a Cornish comedian, writer and mental health advocate known for her quirky, original and offbeat brand of comedy
She will receive £5,000 to support her live work as well as a script commission from Channel 4’s Comedy team and paid writing experience across Channel 4’s comedy Entertainment and Digital departments.
Harriet commented: “When I was young, I was always sad because nothing really happened to me but now, I'm older, I've got so much stuff to mention in my comedy. So, comedy has changed my life really... because I'm unemployable everywhere else! It's the only thing I haven't been banished from yet. It's great that I can be myself and fit in somewhere.”
Charlie Perkins, Head of Comedy at Channel 4, said: “Harriet’s mind is amazing...such a singular voice, and so reminiscent of Sean’s ability to make the surreal universal. Congratulations to Harriet and well done to all of our finalists- the standard was incredible. The future is very very bright for all of them.”
Harriet Dyer and Leah Davis are available for voiceovers from Anthea Represents. Click their images for their profile pages and voiceover showreels.
