BBC Sports Personality in pictures

BBC Sports Personality of the year

Olympic legends and multiple gold medallists Matthew Pinsent and Steve Redgrave arrive

Olympic swimmer Eric 'The Eel' Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea makes a guest appearance

Newcastle United stars Robert Lee and Alan Shearer make their way in

Formula 1 star Jenson Button arrives with girlfriend Louise Griffiths

Olympic boxing gold medallist Audley Harrison was a candidate for the award

Steve Regrave gracefully accepts the award for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Winner Redgrave, runner-up Denise Lewis and third placed Tanni Grey-Thompson proudly display their trophies

Gary Lineker, Sue Barker and Steve Rider join the winners on stage