Winning isn't everything, you know. Sometimes people show more strength of character simply by following their dreams - even if they don't stand a chance in hell of achieving them. And here in the UK, we have a long-held tradition of championing the underdog and celebrating those who didn't quite make the grade.

So ladies and gentlemen, please give a great big British round of applause to our Top 10 losers of 2008...



by Jane Murphy
Pictures: Rex Features, Big Pictures