National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
Summary
The National Television Awards have announced their first-ever all-female shortlist for the best drama performance category. Five actresses, including Sheridan Smith and Ruth Jones, are nominated, and the winners will be chosen by public vote before the ceremony on September 8.Key Facts
- The best drama performance category shortlist has five female nominees for the first time.
- Nominees include Sheridan Smith (I Fought The Law), Ruth Jones (Run Away), Vicky McClure (Trigger Point), Ella Bruccoleri (The Other Bennet Sister), and Judy Parfitt (Call The Midwife).
- Other nominees on the initial longlist were well-known male actors like David Tennant and Idris Elba.
- The awards cover 15 categories and are voted on by the public.
- Stacey Solomon is nominated for best TV presenter and other honors.
- The ceremony will be held at London’s O2 arena and broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.
- The National Television Awards started in 1995 to honor British TV shows and stars.
- Joel Dommett will host the event.
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