BAFTA stars last night fired a series of shots at the government over plans to privatize Channel 4, as well as its response to the Covid pandemic.
The celebration of the great and the good in television and film was distracted by a number of political statements, including a request to “take out the Tories”, which had to be quickly cut off from the TV show.
Host Lorraine Kelly set the tone when she sent a “special hello” to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as she took the stage to host the news coverage award.
She joked: “Hello and a special greeting to Boris. I’m Lorraine. It’s nice to see you “, caused shouts and laughter from the audience.
Mr Johnson does not appear to know who Kelly was during an interview with Good Morning Britain earlier this week.
Meanwhile, a number of winners used their speeches to applaud the value of Channel 4 and criticize the government’s plans to privatize the television operator.
Jodie Comer received the Leading Actress Award for her role in Channel 4 Help and thanked the TV operator for “believing in the script.”
Gogglebox won its second Bafta TV award for best-built fact show, and Studio Lambert CEO Stephen Lambert used his speech to oppose the government’s plans.
He said: “Gogglebox may have ended when it started nine years ago because it received modest ratings, but Channel 4, a publicly owned, risk-taker, believes in it and they stick to it.
“If the government continues with its destructive plan to end Channel 4, such risks will not be taken and much of what makes British television great will end for no good reason.”
Host Lorraine Kelly set the tone when she sent a “special hello” to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as she took to the stage to host the news coverage award.
Boris Johnson’s (pictured right) interview with Susan Reed (pictured left) at ITV’s Good Morning Britain went viral after the prime minister admitted he did not know who Lorraine Kelly was before his show.
Gogglebox won its second TV Bafta for best-built fact show, and Studio Lambert CEO Stephen Lambert (pictured) used his speech to speak out against the government’s plans to privatize Channel 4.
Moe Gilligan won the best comedy for his Channel 4 show The Lateish Show and said the award “means so much” because Channel 4 took it when his mental health was difficult in 2017.
He said: “They allow me to bring joy to the black boy, I really appreciate him. This would not be possible without Channel 4, I know everyone said it, but it is so important.
In a statement responding to the criticism, a DCMS spokesman said: “Channel 4 is a great success story in the UK and this government wants it to thrive in the long run.
“Our proposals will improve Channel 4’s access to capital, and its ability to create and own content will allow it to create new revenue streams and compete as effectively as possible for audiences, programs and talent with streaming giants.”
Elsewhere, In My Skin creator Kaylee Llewellyn also targeted conservatives in her speech, urging audiences to “take out the Tories” after they “entered the government” in 2010. However, the speech was not aired on the program’s final version. .
Meanwhile, screenwriter Dennis Kelly is using his platform to read a letter from families who lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, criticizing the government’s behavior with the crisis.
Together with Sharon Horgan and James McAvoy, they won the single drama award before Kelly made detailed demands from the Covid-19 Grieving Families for Justice group, calling for a speedy public inquiry.
Reading from a letter, he said: “The United Kingdom has seen one of the worst global deaths during the pandemic. The reaction of this government varies from careless to downright careless. The lives of our loved ones, treated as consumables, concomitant damage.
“The grieving families have been ignored, lied to and gaslit by a government that seems too busy partying to spare us thoughts, even daring to tell us they are too busy to meet with us or launch an immediate investigation.
“We may never know how many of our loved ones’ lives could have been saved if things had been done differently, but we will not be reassured until we realize that everything possible has been done to ensure that others are spared from this heart and pain.
Together, written by Kelly and directed by Stephen Doldry, traces the family from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 to the present day.
Continuing to read the letter, Kelly added: “Prime Minister, if you’re listening, start the Covid investigation now so we can learn lessons and save lives.”
In a statement, the government said: “Every death from Covid-19 is a tragedy and our sympathies are with everyone who has lost loved ones.
“We have always said that there are lessons to be learned from the pandemic, and the Prime Minister is committed to conducting a full public inquiry, presided over by Baroness Hallett.”
Elsewhere, In My Skin founder Kaylee Llewellyn also targeted conservatives in her speech, urging audiences to “pull out the Tories” after they “entered the government” in 2010.
Meanwhile, screenwriter Dennis Kelly is using his platform to read a letter from families who lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, criticizing the government’s behavior with the crisis.
The Duke of Cambridge also spoke, hoping that the program’s creators would continue their “invaluable work” and keep “environmental issues at the forefront of the programming agenda” during a Bafta TV awards ceremony.
William addressed the audience at the ceremony as part of a pre-recorded video highlighting the “placement of the planet”, referring to the inclusion of environmental messages in television broadcasts.
He cites the “unique role” of program makers who can “ensure that climate change and sustainability remain at the forefront of our collective consciousness”.
He added: “By creating innovative, educational and emotional content for television, writers and producers have a unique role to play in ensuring that the future of our planet is something we all want to talk about.
“Over the last year, we’ve seen some fantastic examples of this in a wide variety of programs and genres.
“I hope that all of you will continue to continue your invaluable work, keeping environmental issues at the top of the programming agenda for years to come.”
During the ceremony, Dermot O’Leary expressed “special thanks” to the Duke of Cambridge after receiving the Bafta Award for Best Live Event for the Earthshot Award, which the host described as “William’s Baby”.
The Earthshot Prize was established in 2020 by the Duke of Cambridge and Sir David Attenborough to reward ambitious initiatives to help the environment.
At the awards ceremony, hosted by 48-year-old TV presenter O’Leary and radio host Clara Ampho last October, five projects were awarded £ 1 million.
He described the show’s work as a “privilege” and “the most life-affirming experience for all of us.”
He added: “And one word, just special thanks to Prince William, because it’s very easy to be cynical about someone who comes from such a privilege, but he approaches the whole thing with this incredible empathy and enthusiasm, vitality and it’s really the baby. his, which is why Earthshot is now fourth in line for the throne.
Ampho, 37, added: “I think the thing I’m really proud of on this show is that it shouldn’t have been preaching and ‘we’re all so awful.’
“I think that was what Maya Angelou once said.” When you know better, you just do better. ” So I think it’s about learning to do better.
BAFTA 2022 TV AWARDS: Ant and Deck lead the winners as they win the gong for best entertainment show for the FOURTH time, while the dramas “Time” and “Help” cross the board – But it’s a sin rejected after 11 nominations
Ant and Dec took the gong for best entertainment show for Saturday Night Takeaway at this year’s BAFTA TV Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday – while elsewhere Time and Help won the star-studded ceremony.
Presented by Olivia Coleman – the duo Geordie, both 46 years old, were happy to grab the first prize of the evening, which marked the fourth time they won in the category and the eighth time they were nominated in it.
Elsewhere, the prison series “Time” and the pandemic drama “Help” have had successful nights – while notable critics include the Channel 4 It’s A Sin series, which did not win awards despite 11 nominations.
The awards recognized and celebrated the best in television crafts and television programs broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2021, and the event returned to a full audience live after the pandemic.
Success! Ant and Dec won the award for best entertainment show at this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, held at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday
Happy: Presented by Olivia Coleman – the duo Geordie, both 46 years old, were happy to grab the first gong of the evening, marking the fourth time they won in the category and the eight times they were nominated
A dizzying Ant and Deck said in their acceptance speech, “Thank you so much, what a great start to the evening, we were convinced we wouldn’t get it this year, so it’s wonderful.
“It’s a wonderful cherry on the cake. When we first started the show, we were just in an empty studio walking around and thinking, “Is this okay?”
“We have to thank the fantastic production team, so applause for all of you!”
THE WINNERS OF THE BAFTA 2022 TV AWARDS: A LOOK
Comedy entertainment program
The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan
Current issues
Fearless: Women Fighting Putin (Exposure)
During the day
The persecution
Drama series
In my skin
Entertaining performance
Big Zuu
Entertainment program
Saturday night for ants home and December
The Facts series.
uprising
Characteristic
Big Zuu
Female performance in a comedy program
Sophie …
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