Maureen Lipman (Evelyn Plummer in Coronation Street)
Most awards
Patti Clare (3)
The British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance is an award presented annually by the British Soap Awards. The award is voted for by a panel. Coronation Street is the most awarded soap in the category, with fifteen wins. As well as this, Coronation Street actress Patti Clare holds the title for the most wins in the category, having received the Best Comedy Performance accolade three times. The award is currently held by Coronation Street actress Maureen Lipman, for her role as Evelyn Plummer in the soap.
Winners and nominees
2000 winner Sue Nicholls.Alex Carter won in 2004 and was nominated again in 2011.Ebony Bones was nominated in 2004 and 2005.2005 and 2006 nominee Carley Stenson.2007 winner Gemma Merna.2009 winner and 2010 nominee Nina Wadia.Patti Clare has won the award three times; 2011, 2013 and 2016.2012 winner Stephanie Cole.2019 winner Sarah Moyle was also nominated a further four times.After being nominated six times, Tameka Empson won in 2022.
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