Who Won What at the National Television Awards?
The National Television Awards (NTAs) celebrated the best of British television, with Strictly Come Dancing waltzing away with the Best Talent Show award despite recent controversy. The BBC dance competition triumphed over strong contenders like The Great British Bake Off and Britain’s Got Talent. This win comes after a challenging period for the show, following allegations concerning the treatment of contestants.
NTA Winners: A Night of Triumphs and Recognition
Strictly Come Dancing wasn’t the only big winner of the night. Claudia Winkleman, co-host of Strictly, enjoyed a double victory as her other show, The Traitors, secured the Best Reality Competition award.
ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office dominated with three wins, including Best New Drama and Best Drama Performance for Toby Jones in the titular role. The show also received a Special Impact Award, highlighting its powerful portrayal of the real-life Post Office scandal.
Ant and Dec continued their reign as Best TV Presenters, extending their remarkable winning streak to an impressive 23 years. The dynamic duo also saw their show, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, win the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award.
Kate Garraway’s moving documentary, Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story, about her late husband’s battle with Covid-19, won Best Authored Documentary.
Complete List of National Television Award Winners
A full list of winners includes:
- Authored Documentary: Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story
- Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award: I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
- Comedy: Mrs Brown’s Boys
- Daytime: The Chase
- Drama Performance: Toby Jones – Mr Bates vs the Post Office
- Expert: David Attenborough – Mammals
- Factual Entertainment: Sort Your Life Out
- New Drama: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
- Quiz Game Show: The 1% Club
- Reality Competition: The Traitors
- Returning Drama: Bridgerton
- Serial Drama: Emmerdale
- Serial Drama Performance: Peter Ash – Coronation Street
- Talent Show: Strictly Come Dancing
- TV Presenter: Ant & Dec – I’m a Celebrity
- Special Recognition Award: Davina McCall
Strictly Success Amidst Controversy
The victory for Strictly Come Dancing underscores the show’s enduring popularity with viewers. While recent allegations surrounding the treatment of contestants cast a shadow over the program, the public vote of confidence signifies its continued appeal. The show’s hosts expressed gratitude for the win, emphasizing the significance of the award for the entire Strictly team. The National Television Awards provided a platform to celebrate television excellence, showcasing both established favorites and rising stars. The winners reflect the diverse landscape of British television and the enduring power of storytelling to connect with audiences.
