Tomorrow, Sunday 12th May, we’ll be reporting everything we can from the BAFTA TV Awards as we’re in attendance to bring you the latest winners and words! It’s also a perfect time for a bit more Doctor Who and why not, in this 50th Anniversary year for the cult BBC show.
It’s also been announced that the Daleks will be present on the Red Carpet, to keep a close watch on everything…and hopefully not in a destructive way…who’ll mingle, if a Dalek can, among the illustrious guests arriving for the ceremony hosted by Graham Norton.
They’ll be showing a special celebratory video montage that will feature the show’s long history, and Jenna-Louise Coleman – the Doctor’s companion – will present one of the night’s awards. Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, had this to say:
“There are only a handful of programmes that have the quality and longevity of Doctor Who and the ability to put the nation on their sofas – or indeed behind them – year after year. BAFTA raises a toast to Doctor Who on its 50th birthday this year.”
Steven Moffat, Doctor Who’s Lead Writer and Executive Producer, added:
“This is a massive and exciting year for Doctor Who, so I’m thrilled that BAFTA are including a special tribute to the show. So thrilled, in fact, we’re sending the Doctor’s best friend, Jenna Coleman, to present an award. We’re also sending the Doctor’s worst enemy, the Daleks, to exterminate lots of innocent people. Sorry, it’s just what they do. Let us know if it’s a Health and Safety issue.”
The Arqiva British Academy Television Awards will be hosted by Graham Norton at the Royal Festival Hall, London, and broadcast on BBC One, 8pm on Sunday 12 May. You can also keep it THN for all our coverage tomorrow!
Source: BAFTA
