The BAFTA TV Awards are the latest award ceremony to go virtual this year, and the list of winners is pretty impressive. Chernobyl won the award for the best mini-series, while The End of the F***ing World walked away with a trophy for the best drama series.
The 2020 British Academy Television Awards took place on July 31st, with Richard Ayoade hosting the ceremony from a studio in London. Several presenters tuned in from their homes, while Naomi Ackie even delivered her acceptance speech for the best–supporting actress in The End of the F***ing World live on air.
The list of major winners also included Jared Harris (best actor for Chernobyl), Glenda Jackson (best lead actress for Elizabeth Is Missing), and Will Sharpe (best supporting actor for Giri/Haji). Idris Elba picked up a Special Award for his contributions creating opportunities in the industry.
Full List of 2020 BAFTA TV Awards Winners:
Drama Series
The End of the F***ing World
Mini-Series
Chernobyl
Scripted Comedy
Stath Lets Flets
Best Single Drama
The Left Behind
Best Soap and Continuing Drama
Emmerdale
Best International Programme
When They See Us
Leading Actor
Jared Harris for Chernobyl
Leading Actress
Glenda Jackson for Elizabeth Is Missing
Male Performance in a Comedy Programme
Jamie Demetriou for Stath Lets Flats
Female Performance in a Comedy Programme
Sian Clifford for Fleabag
Supporting Actor
Will Sharpe for Giri/Haji
Supporting Actress
Naomi Ackie for The End of the F***ing World
Reality and Constructed Factual
Race Across the World
Entertainment Programme
Strictly Come Dancing
Entertainment Performance
Mo Gilligan for The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan
Comedy Entertainment Programme
Taskmaster
Must-See Moment
Gavin and Stacey, Nessa Proposes to Smithy
Features
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan
Specialist Factual
Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story
Bafta Special Award
Idris Elba
