Baby Reindeer is one of the biggest television hits of the year – wowing viewers around the world who have streamed it in their millions on Netflix.
The show is based on the incredible real-life experiences of writer and performer Richard Gadd, who now seems destined for stardom, which originally played out on stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Fifer is just the latest big name to have previously won the Edinburgh Comedy Award.
Launched in 1981, the award is presented to the comedy show judged to have been the best at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and is recognised as the most prestigious comedy prize in the UK.
The award is designed to promote acts that have yet to become household names, so comedians judged to have ‘star status’ are not eligible - for instance if they have a show on a major television channel or can regularly fill a 500-set venue.
A Best Newcomer Award was added in 1992, followerd by a Panel Prize in 2006 for those who have made a particularly special contribution to the Fringe Festival.
Here are 12 acts – including Richard Gadd – who went on to enjoy massive success after winning the award.
9. Dylan Moran
Dylan Moran lifted the award in 1996 and quickly became a household name after writing and starring in comedy series Black Books. He remains a popular touring standup and has appeared in films including Notting Hill, Shaun of the Dead, Run Fatboy Run and Calvary. Photo: Cate Gillon
10. Lee Evans
After winning the award in 1993 Lee Evans became one of Britain's most popular standups, earning almost £13 million for a single tour. He then found success in Hollywood, starring in a string of films including Funny Bones, The Fifth Element, Mouse Hunt and There's Something About Mary. Photo: Steve Finn
11. Harry Hill
Absurdist standup Harry Hill won the inaugural Best Newcomer Award for a show that also featured future winner and Pub Landlord Al Murray on drums. His career made him one of the most recognisable faces - and voices - on British television through shows like Harry Hill's TV Burp and You've Been Framed! Photo: Joe Maher
12. Rose Matafeo
Despite only winning the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2018, Rose Matafeo is already on her way to fame having created, written and starred in two series of hit television series Starstruck. Photo: Jeff Spicer