BAFTA TV Awards 2023 LIVE — All of last night’s winners REVEALED as Catherine Tate and Lenny Rush leave fans in stitches
THE BAFTA TV Awards returned to our screens last night as stars of the small screen gathered at London's Royal Festival Hall for the most prestigious awards in British television.
The annual ceremony honoured television's finest and was hosted by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan.
Throughout the show, fans were left in stitches as comedians Catherine Tate and Lenny Rush took to the stage.
Young Lenny wowed fans with his award win, as he took home the prize for best male performance in a comedy.
Other winners included the hit comedy series Derry Girls, Claudia Winkleman and Kate Winslet.
Read our BAFTA TV awards blog below...
Kate Winslet feels 'sick' after award win
In a hilarious post-win interview Kate Winslet revealed she feels like she is "going to be sick all down" her dress.
You'd think Kate would be used to winning all these awards by now.
Kate Winslet wins another!
And the biggest prize of the evening goes to Kate Winslet as she's crowned best leading actress.
Fighting back tears, the iconic actress thanked her family and all the creative minds behind I Am Ruth.
Well done Kate!
Time for tonight's final award
And here we are... it's already the end of tonight's star-studded show.
And the last award is for best leading actress.
Here are the nominees:
- Billie Piper – I Hate Suzie Too (Sky Atlantic)
- Imelda Staunton – The Crown (Netflix)
- Kate Winslet – I Am Ruth (Channel 4)
- Maxine Peake – Anne (Channel 4)
- Sarah Lancashire – Julia (Sky Atlantic)
- Vicky McClure – Without Sin (ITVX)
Derry Girls wins best-scripted comedy!
The hilarious Irish sitcom has won the award for best-scripted comedy.
And we have to say it's well deserved.
What a night it's been for Irish actors and performers.
And the winner is...
Ben Whishaw wins it for his stunning performance in This Is Going To Hurt.
He beat out some of the world's most famous stars, including Cillian Murphy and Gary Oldman.
What an achievement!
It's time for the leading actor award
And now it's time for one of the biggest awards of the evening.
Here are the nominees for best leading actor:
- Ben Whishaw – This Is Going To Hurt (BBC One)
- Chaske Spencer – The English (BBC Two)
- Cillian Murphy – Peaky Blinders (BBC One)
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses (Apple TV Plus)
- Martin Freeman – The Responder (BBC One)
- Taron Egerton – Black Bird (Apple TV Plus)
Paddington Bear wins a BAFTA
Paddington Bear expressed his joy at winning tonight's Features award.
Britain's favourite bear took to Twitter and said: "Mr Brown said we've won a BAFTA but I'm not quite sure what that means.
"Bear Awards For Teatime Adventures? How marvellous. Thank you all."
Meera Syal wins tonight's highest honour
Meera Syal was honoured with the Fellowship Award tonight, the show's highest honour.
Stars hailed the iconic actress, who pioneered south Asian roles on UK television.
Martin Freeman looks fuming as Bad Sisters wins
Martin Freeman did not look impressed as he missed out on the BAFTA for best drama.
Eek!
And the nominees for best drama are...
- Bad Sisters
- The Responder
- Sherwood
- Somewhere Boy
Adeel Akhtar wins!
Adeel Akhtar took home the award for best-supporting actor tonight for his stunning role in Sherwood.
Time for the best supporting actor award
Here are the nominees for best supporting actor:
- Adeel Akhtar – Sherwood (BBC One)
- Jack Lowden – Slow Horses (Apple TV Plus)
- Josh Finan – The Responder (BBC One)
- Salim Daw – The Crown (Netflix)
- Samuel Bottomley – Somewhere Boy (Channel 4)
- Will Sharpe – The White Lotus (Sky Atlantic)
Paddington's tea-time with the Queen takes home award
Paddington Bear's iconic Platinum Jubilee lunch won the only fan-voted award of tonight.
Fans adored the short scene, where the late Queen shared a sandwich and a spot of tea with Britain's favourite bear.
WATCH: Claudia Winkleman wins here second award of the night
David Olusoga honoured
Professor David Olusoga was gifted with the BAFTA Special Award tonight.
He has spent decades producing docs about history and culture.
Claudia wins another!
Claudia Winkleman has won ANOTHER Bafta.
What a night for the Traitors host.
And the winner is...
Mood wins!
Mood won the prestigious award and the acceptance speech was a real tear-jerker.
Which mini-series was your favourite?
It's time for the award for Best Mini-Series.
Here are the nominees:
Lewis Capaldi takes to the stage
As we approach the halfway mark of tonight's show, Louis Capaldi gave a stunning performance.
The legendary Scottish singer wowed fans with a rendition of his song 'Wish You The Best' .
"Amazing performance, brilliant heartfelt song," one fan wrote.
Joe Lycet wins!
Joe Lycet won tonight's award but he couldn't make it to the show.
According to his team, the comedian has shingles.
He dedicated his award to pressed people across the globe.
David Tennant and Catherine Tate leave fans in stitches
The pair of Doctor Who stars left fans in stitches as they presented the award for Features.
Here are the nominees:
- Big Zuu’s Big Eats (Dave)
- Joe Lycett Vs Beckham: Got Your Back (Channel 4)
- The Martin Lewis Money Show Live (ITV)
- The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan (BBC Two)
Kate Winslet wins the BAFTA for best single drama
And the winner is...
The Masked Singer was the BAFTA for best entertainment programme.
What a win, although it's a shame no one wore one of those masks to accept the award.
Oh well!
Will Ant and Dec take home another award?
Here are the nominees for best entertainment programme:
- Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV)
- Later … With Jools Holland (BBC Two)
- The Masked Singer (ITV)
- Strictly Come Dancing (BBC One)
And the winner is...
Anne-Marie Duff wins the best supporting actress award for her stunning performance in Bad Sisters.
She said was "shocked" to win the award and thanked her costars and her family.
