The Television BAFTAs award the best of the best in British television, and last night’s award ceremony has acknowledged some brilliant programmes and performances that we’ve been excited about for a while now!

Sheridan Smith has swept up the leading actress award for her true to life portrayal of Charmian Biggs (wife of the Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs) in the ITV mini-series MRS BIGGS, which is released on DVD Wednesday 15 May. MRS BIGGS also received a nomination for the Mini Series category. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Great Train Robbery of 1963.

LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX has taken out the Drama Series of 2013 – if you haven’t yet discovered this charming BBC series about an older couple rekindling a childhood romance & the family dramas the ensue – do! This series was also nominated for 3 other BAFTAs for its outstanding cast – Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi & Sarah Lancashire. This series has just released on DVD (1 May).

Last years behind the scenes comedy of the London Olympics TWENTY TWELVE won best situational comedy, as well as female performance in a comedy program for Olivia Coleman. Olivia also stars in the BBC comedy series REV. TWENTY TWELVE and REV SERIES 2 are available on DVD now.

The following programs also received BAFTA nominations: THE THICK OF IT (Series 4), PARADE’S END, CALL THE MIDWIFE (Series 2), THE HOUR (Series 2), EPISODES (Series 2), SCOTT & BAILEY, SILK, GRAND DESIGNS (S10) and the yet to be released RIPPER STREET (date TBC).