Sherlock takes Bafta TV honours

2011-05-23 00:09:00

22 May 2011 Last updated at 21:36 Share this page Delicious Digg Facebook reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Email Print Sherlock wins two trophies at Bafta TV Awards Martin Freeman, who plays Dr Watson, said he was "very chuffed" to win Continue reading the main story Related Stories TV reality style 'here to stay' Bafta TV awards: the winners In pictures: Bafta TV Awards 2011

Sherlock has taken two prizes at the Bafta TV Awards ceremony in London, including best drama series.

Martin Freeman, who plays Watson in the latest screen version of the stories, was named best supporting actor.

But star Benedict Cumberbatch and Doctor Who's Matt Smith were beaten to best actor by Daniel Rigby for his portrayal of a young Eric Morecambe.

The audience award, chosen by the public, was won by ITV2 reality show The Only Way Is Essex.

The programme saw off five other nominees including Downton Abbey, Sherlock and Channel 4 hit My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.

Gameshow win

One of the other shortlisted shows, Danish import The Killing, was named best international programme.

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The Only Way Is Essex caused a stir on the red carpet

Bafta TV awards: the winners

Host Graham Norton also became an award winner, taking best entertainment performance for his chat show.

But he failed to pick up best entertainment programme, which was won by gameshow The Cube ahead of The X Factor and Have I Got News For You.

E4 show Misfits, which led the field with four nominations ahead of the ceremony, claimed an early win with best supporting actress for Lauren Socha.

Vicky McClure was named best actress for her role in Shane Meadows drama This Is England '86, ahead of two-time former winner Anna Maxwell-Martin.

Socha beat EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, nominated for her performance in The Road To Coronation Street, and Lynda Barron, who also appeared in the drama.

The BBC Four show detailing the early days of the Weatherfield soap won best single drama.

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