The BBC took the lead at the 2023 National Television Awards, securing 9 out of the 16 audience awards.
This count encompasses three accolades for EastEnders, including Best Serial Drama, Rising Star for actor Bobby Brazier, and Serial Drama Performance for Danielle Harold. Two awards were clinched by Happy Valley for Best Returning Drama and Drama Performance. Additionally, victories were celebrated for The Traitors, The Repair Shop, Strictly Come Dancing, and The Graham Norton Show. A special commendation was also bestowed upon Sarah Lancashire.
Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer, says; “What an incredible night. To win in so many categories is a credit to all the extraordinary actors, presenters and programme-makers that we work with, many congratulations to all of them. The breadth of programming voted for by viewers demonstrates the strength of the BBC across multiple genres and we are proud to have brought such high-quality programming to audiences over the last year.”
Detailed list of BBC winners:
Best Serial Drama: EastEnders
Best Talent Show: Strictly Come Dancing
Best Daytime Show: The Repair Shop
Rising Star: Bobby Brazier (Freddie Slater in EastEnders)
Best Drama Performance: Sarah Lancashire (Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley)
Best Serial Drama Performance: Danielle Harold (Lola Pearce-Brown in EastEnders)
Best TV Interview: The Graham Norton Show
Best Reality Competition: The Traitors
Best Returning Drama: Happy Valley
In addition, a Special Recognition Award was presented to Sarah Lancashire.
