That Mrs Brown's Boy's win though...
The 2020 National Television Awards took place last night. So here's all you need to know.
The NTAs had a new host in David Walliams, who kicked off the night with quite an entrance at London's 02 Arena, where the ceremony was held. The evening marked the 25th anniversary of the National Television Awards.
...And he's arrived! What an opening to the 25th Anniversary of The National Television Awards! 😱Here's the man himself @davidwalliams✨#NTAs pic.twitter.com/Fy7Z8Qypbt
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) January 28, 2020
It was a good night for the Irish as 'Peaky Blinders', which is full of Irish cast members, took home the prize for Best Drama.
Still better its star Cillian Murphy won for Best Drama performance.
Murphy sent his reaction to the win in a pre-recorded message, saying he felt "very honoured and very humbled" to win. He said the award confirmed to him that Peaky Blinders fans "are the best in the world".
Earlier tonight, Cillian Murphy received the Best Drama Performance award at the #NTAs - and now he's got a message for you. pic.twitter.com/ot9JbRQGcX
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) January 28, 2020
There was another win for the Irish, though maybe not so much one you'd want to write home about. 'Mrs Brown's Boys' won for Best Comedy. It beat 'Fleabag', 'Derry Girls', 'Sex Education' and 'After Life' to win the award.
It's wins like these that reflects the fact that the National Television Awards are voted for by the public... Still, on the bright side, the victory inspired some hilarious Twitter reactions.
What a fucking bunch of losers. Congratulations to Mrs Brown’s Boys. Democracy always wins. Be nice in defeat and know that you are still the best fans in the world. Thanks to everyone who voted 🙏#AfterLife #NTAs pic.twitter.com/Grzk7o6k8r
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 29, 2020
Mrs Brown's Boys just beat FLEABAG and DERRY GIRLS at the National Television Awards.
Help me god. #NTAs— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) January 28, 2020
And the winner is... Mrs Browns Boys...
Everyone at home: #NTAs pic.twitter.com/y2M5q1whHQ— Louise (@LouLou2109) January 28, 2020
Mrs Brown’s Boys beat Derry Girls? Absolutely not #NTAs pic.twitter.com/yZoGe7vJF5
— Verity Stevenson (@veritystevie) January 28, 2020
One of the winners people were happy about was Little Mix's Jesy Nelson. She won Best Factual Programme for her documentary 'Odd One Out'.
Jesy Nelson accepts her National Television Award for her documentary #OddOneOut! 🥺 she deserved this so much @LittleMix #NTAs pic.twitter.com/wTstNiNDGb
— sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ (@superTV247) January 28, 2020
Meanwhile Ant and Dec took home the Best TV Presenter award for the 19th year in a row. There were also wins for 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'Emmerdale' and 'This Morning'.
Michael Palin earned a Special Recognition Award, which he dedicated to his late friend and fellow 'Monty Python' member Terry Jones.
He received a standing ovation for his speech in which he said: "Anyone who knows or has worked with Terry will have been infected with his infectious and extraordinary enthusiasm.
"Terry always worked to get something right. He had a certain skill in being very ruthless but also charming at the same time."
Very well deserved. Michael Palin receives this year’s Special Recognition Award ✨#NTAs pic.twitter.com/Qc0b5RlZ0V
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) January 28, 2020
Here's the full list of winners:
Best challenge show
Great British Bake Off
Best factual programme
'Odd One Out', Jesy Nelson
Best drama
Peaky Blinders
Best comedy
Mrs Brown's Boys
Best serial drama performance
Katie McGlynn, 'Coronation Street'
Impact award
Gavin & Stacey
Best live magazine show
This Morning
Best TV judge
David Walliams
Best new drama
Chernobyl
Best TV presenter
Ant & Dec
Best Newcomer
Peter Ash, Coronation Street
Special recognition award
Sir Michael Palin
Best drama performance
Cillian Murphy, 'Peaky Blinders'
Best serial drama
Emmerdale
Best talent show
Strictly Come Dancing
The Bruce Forsyth entertainment award
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