The ITV drama highlighting the Post Office scandal—where subpostmasters were wrongfully prosecuted due to issues with the Horizon IT system—secured three awards at the NTAs on Wednesday night.
Toby Jones, who portrayed former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates, won Best Drama Performance, and the show itself took home Best New Drama. Prior to the ceremony, it was also revealed that the series received the Impact Award for its role in sparking political dialogue and influencing legislative change.
Jo Hamilton, a former subpostmaster, voiced her frustration while accepting the Impact Award, stating that “nothing has changed” despite ongoing efforts. “I went to Westminster a couple of weeks ago and met with the new minister, and trust me, nothing has changed,” she remarked. “Almost all of the people behind me haven’t been paid yet, and out of the 555, more than 300 are still waiting.”
Strictly Come Dancing Wins Despite Scandal
In a separate development, Strictly Come Dancing won the Talent Show Award for the ninth consecutive year, despite ongoing controversy over allegations of abusive behavior behind the scenes. Former dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice, who have been involved in the scandal, have since left the show, and a BBC investigation is underway.
Garraway Triumphs with Draper Documentary
Kate Garraway, star of Good Morning Britain, won her third award for Best Authored Documentary with her series Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story. The series documented the final year of her late husband Derek Draper’s life, who passed away in January from complications related to COVID-19. Garraway expressed surprise at the win, dedicating the award to her late husband, saying, “It’s so strange to be here—this one’s for you Derek, absolutely.”
McPartlin and Donnelly Break Records
Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly also made history by securing their 23rd consecutive award for Best TV Presenter. They also won the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award for their work on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, which they host.
