Broadchurch wins big at Baftas

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18 May, 2014 11:00 PM3 mins to read

British presenter David Attenborough at the Bafta Awards. Photo/AP.

Crime drama Broadchurch has won Best Drama Series at the Bafta Awards.

Meanwhile the show's star Olivia Colman picked up the prestigious Leading Actress trophy at the ceremony hosted by Graham Norton at London's Royal Festival Hall.

The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade won the Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme and his co-star Katherine Parkinson triumphed in the Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme category.

Image 1 of 17: British actress Julie Walters poses with her Fellowship Bafta award at the British Academy Television Awards. Photo / AP

Julie Walters, 64, was honoured with the Academy Fellowship award, while former Blind Date host Cilla Black was also presented with a special award for her long career in the entertainment industry, which spans over 50 years.

Collecting her accolade, she said: "I've led a charmed life, I really have. I've worked with incredible people. I started in television in black and white. I have to say a very big thank you to Graham Norton and Paul [O'Grady] for looking after me. And thank you to the viewers for making me feel so welcome and for loving my shows over the years. This is for you."

Sean Harris was "surprised" to win the Leading Actor gong for his portrayal of a killer in the drama Southcliffe.

Coronation Street won Best Soap & Continuing Drama, while the Long Lost Family was shocked to win the Features BAFTA ahead of last year's winner The Great British Bake Off.

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway won Best Entertainment Programme and the two stars also took home the Best Entertainment Performance award.

BAFTA TV Awards 2014 Full List of Winners:

Entertainment Programme - Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Sport and Live Event - The Ashes 2013 - 1st Test, Day 5

Current Affairs - Syria: Across The Lines (Dispatches)

Mini Series - In The Flesh