Last night the National Television Awards took place. This is the only awards ceremony for TV that is completely voted for by the British Public. This usually means the same old faces are seen grinning behind statuettes. Last night, however, there were a few surprises. Strange ones, too.
In the category for Best Drama, where you had the likes of Doctor Who vs Sherlock, probably the most heated debate of the night, the gong instead went to Waterloo Road. Two shows as funny and diverse as QI and Mock The Week were saddled into the same category as Big Brother and the winning I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! When Benidorm won Best Comedy Programme, the first award of the night, you could have actually guessed that this was going to be a rough ride for favourites.
The usual suspects were there, of course - The X Factor giant obliterated its fellows in the Talent Show category; The Inbetweeners continued their final year with more silverware. David Jason, darling of ITV Drama, won an award. They just give them to him now in the David Jason category. EastEnders, the happiest soap on earth, won three awards, including Best Serial Drama. How interesting that this should happen right bang in the middle of a controversial storyline that has had people talking for quite a while now. Never mind the brilliant special effects of the Coronation Street live episode, or the hard-hitting story lines of Hollyoaks.
One thing everyone could be agreed on, however, was the recipient of the Special Recognition Award, Bruce Forsyth, a celebration that is long overdue. In typical form he commanded the audience effortlessly. you have to hand it to him - sometimes all you need is a pro.
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