Overview

• The 30th National Television Awards took place live at London’s O2 on 10 September, hosted by Joel Dommett on ITV1 and ITVX, with fourteen prizes handed out.
• Accepting the TV Presenter award, Lineker said the result shows it can be acceptable for broadcasters to use their platforms to speak up for those without a voice.
• Netflix’s Adolescence won New Drama and its 15-year-old lead Owen Cooper took Drama Performance, reflecting the show’s wider cultural impact.
• EastEnders was named Serial Drama, with Steve McFadden winning Serial Drama Performance for his long-running role as Phil Mitchell.
• Clarkson’s Farm won Factual Entertainment, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show took the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award, and Wallace & Gromit received Special Recognition.