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!<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/p>\n