The British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance is an award presented annually by the

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. The award was formerly voted for by a panel, however, in 2025, it became a publicly-voted category. ''

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'' is the most awarded soap in the category, with fifteen wins. As well as this, ''Coronation Street'' actress

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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 ''EastEnders'' actress

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, for her role as

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in the soap.

Winners and nominees

Winners and nominees

Achievements

Performers with multiple wins

Wins and nominations by soap

Notes

References