British Academy Television Awards 2010

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2010 British Academy Television Awards
Date6 June 2010
Site London Palladium
Hosted by Graham Norton
Highlights
Best Comedy Series The Armstrong and Miller Show
Best Drama Misfits
Best Actor Kenneth Branagh
Wallander
Best Actress Julie Walters
Mo
Best Comedy Performance
Television coverage
Channel BBC One
Ratings4.17 million

The 2010 British Academy Television Awards were held on 6 June 2010. The nominations were announced on 10 May. [1] This year new awards were added including the award for Best Actor/Actress in a Supporting Role. Graham Norton hosted the ceremony. Winners are in bold.

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References

  1. "Television Awards Nominations in 2010". BAFTA. 10 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 23 May 2010.