Thursday, 30 October 2008

Doctor Who wins at National TV Awards

BBC show picks up 2 gongs

David Tennant looks slicks in February 2006

Doctor Who star David Tennant accepted his award with a video message

Doctor Who was the big winner at last night’s National TV Awards.

The BBC show scooped 2 gongs - Most Popular Drama for the 4th year running and Outstanding Drama Performance for Time Lord David Tennant.

The actor, 37, who announced he's quitting the sci-fi series next year, beat competition from Phil Glenister and Catherine Tate, 40, to take the prize.

Other winners included EastEnders, which was named Most Popular Serial Drama for the 4th year in a row. Rita Simons, 31, won Most Popular Newcomer for her role as Roxy Mitchell.

Simon Cowell, 49, received the Special Recognition Award, but The X Factor lost out to Strictly Come Dancing in the Most Popular Talent Show category.

Guests at the Royal Albert Hall event included Paris Hilton, 27, Cheryl Cole, 25, Gemma Atkinson, 23, Dannii Minogue, 37, and Myleene Klass, 30.

National TV Awards full list of winners:

Outstanding Serial Drama Performance: Matt Littler (Hollyoaks)

Outstanding Drama Performance: David Tennant (Doctor Who)

Most Popular Drama: Doctor Who

Most Popular Serial Drama: EastEnders

Most Popular Entertainment Programme: The Paul O'Grady Show

Most Popular Entertainment Presenter: Ant & Dec

Most Popular Talent Show: Strictly Come Dancing

Most Popular Comedy Show: Benidorm

Most Popular Factual Programme: Top Gear

Most Popular Newcomer: Rita Simons (EastEnders)

Special Recognition Award: Simon Cowell