British Academy Television Awards 2009

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2009 British Academy Television Awards
Date26 April 2009
Site Royal Festival Hall, London
Hosted by Graham Norton
Highlights
Best Comedy Series Harry and Paul
Best Drama Wallander
Best Actor Stephen Dillane
The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall
Best Actress Anna Maxwell Martin
Poppy Shakespeare
Best Comedy Performance
Television coverage
Channel BBC One
Ratings4.42 million

The 2009 British Academy Television Awards were held on 26 April at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The event was broadcast live on BBC One and was hosted by Graham Norton. The nominations were announced on 24 March. [1] [2] Winners in bold. [3]

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