| Guild of Television Producers and Directors Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1956 |
| Highlights | |
| Best Actor | Peter Cushing |
| Best Actress | Virginia McKenna |
| Most awards | Colin Morris (2) |
| Most nominations | Colin Morris (2) |
The 1956 Guild of Television Producers and Directors Awards were the second annual giving of the awards which later became known as the British Academy Television Awards.