BBC cleaning soap EastEnders will obtain a particular award from BAFTA TV this 12 months.
EastEnders, which is celebrating its fortieth anniversary, can be celebrated for a dedication to nurturing new expertise on the Craft Awards in London, because the present is handed one of many physique’s highest honors.
Large names together with Tom Hooper, Sarah Phelps and Dominic Treadwell-Collins have labored on the cleaning soap, together with youthful stars like BAFTA-winning author Nicôle Lecky, author and actress Emer Kenny and actor Tosin Cole (Supacell).
Airing since 1985, EastEnders charts the goings-on within the fictional East London city of Walford. It has been one of many BBC’s hottest persevering with dramas for 4 a long time.
Charlotte Moore, Outgoing Chief Content material Officer on the BBC, stated: “We’re thrilled that BAFTA has awarded EastEnders with the Tv Craft Particular Award. It’s a testomony to all these working behind the scenes who produce a seamless drama that has entertained the nation for over 40 years. The present has nurtured, skilled, and produced a few of the finest expertise throughout the trade, with many nonetheless working there, and, as an trade, we ought to be very grateful for what the present produces each on and off display screen.”
The BAFTA Craft Awards will happen this Sunday, previous the principle awards by two weeks. Excessive-profile figures up for nomination embody Child Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, Wolf Corridor director Peter Kosminsky and Mr Bates vs the Put up Workplace author Gwyneth Hughes.
