All the highlights from the RadioTimes.com Awards from David Tennant to Dame Judi Dench
The star-studded ceremony was held last night.
The inaugural RadioTimes.com Awards was held last night to celebrate the very best television of the past year featuring appearances from a number of huge stars. The winners of the main categories were decided by you, with over 43,000 votes cast in total, while our annual TV 100 list once again drew upon nominations from a prolific panel of TV industry experts including the BBC's Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore and broadcaster Sir Lenny Henry. Michaela Coel tops the list this year, following a stellar 2020 that saw the release of her thought-provoking and acclaimed drama series, I May Destroy You. The night got off to a strong start with the announcement of the Best Drama and Best Comedy prizes, which ultimately went to ITV's dark thriller Des and BBC One's lockdown favourite Staged respectively, both featuring David Tennant. Des star Daniel Mays said: "I'd love to give a huge heartfelt thank you to all of the readers of Radio Times who have voted Des best drama at this year's awards, we are absolutely thrilled to bits. The response to the show has been phenomenal with over 15 million viewers tuning in to watch the series and for that we couldn't be prouder. "Collectively as a group we set out to tell the true story behind the controversial Dennis Nilsen case, we wanted to challenge the audience's perception of that, highlighting the plight of the victims, their extended families, the police investigation and, of course, the young homeless and vulnerable who were at the absolute centre of our story." Meanwhile, Tennant collected the award for Best Comedy with his wife and co-star Georgia, who hilariously wore an oversized Michael Sheen mask - but declined her husband's request to "do the voice" too. David Tennant said: "Just wanted to drop by and say how chuffed we are that Staged has won this prize. It means so much to us that it’s connected with everyone who reads the Radio Times and everyone who watched the show this year. It was great fun to make and it’s meant so much to us." The star-studded cameos didn't stop there, with Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill sending in a message filmed in front of the TARDIS after Doctor Who won Best Sci-fi/Fantasy, while Neighbours stars Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher appeared from across the world as the Australian drama took home Best Soap. After a brilliant series that saw Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse come out on top, Strictly Come Dancing also took home Best Entertainment programme at the RadioTimes.com Awards, with presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman accepting the accolade. "We just wanted to say the most enormous thank you to the brilliant readers of the Radio Times for voting Strictly Come Dancing 2020 your favourite entertainment show," Daly said. "Last year was a strange year, it was a difficult year for all of us and it means so much to know that we brought some joy into your homes at such an unprecedented time." Claudia Winkleman added: "Mainly, this award is for the Strictly team who, against all the odds, got us on air and we are still very much in awe." Hollywood was also tuning into the event with Pete Docter, the director of Pixar's latest family film Soul, accepting the award for Best Film. "We're so thankful," he said. "It's been an amazing journey working on this film, realising how things that we don't really value often in our lives are actually the most important stuff. It's given us a new chance to look out in the world and say thank you, be grateful for what we have, and this award certainly goes into that category." Liverpool FC superstar Virgil van Dijk sent in his thanks after the club's Premier League victory was crowned Best Sporting Moment and the ceremony ended with a bang as the legendary Dame Judi Dench won Best TV Moment with her brilliant cameo in Staged. She said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be given the TV Moment of the Year from the Radio Times. Thank you very much indeed, or in the language of David Tennant and Michael Sheen, it's f***ing marvellous." You can read through the complete list of RadioTimes.com Awards winners, head over to Facebook to watch the virtual ceremony, or check out our top recommendations for what's on TV tonight.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: full list of winners
Your votes were counted and the results are in...
You came out in your thousands to vote for the winners of the RadioTimes.com Awards 2021 and the results are in. We announced the results during a star-studded virtual ceremony - which you can catch up on over on our Facebook page. Read on for all the big winners from the RadioTimes.com Awards 2021! Watch our virtual ceremony featuring the biggest stars in TV Best Drama: Des View Green Video on the source website Danny Mays, who accepted the award on behalf of Des, commented: “I’d love to give a huge, heartfelt thank you to all of the readers of Radio Times who voted Des Best Drama at this year’s awards. We are absolutely thrilled to bits, thank you so much. The response to the show has been phenomenal, with over 15 million viewers tuning in to watch the series and for that we couldn’t be prouder. Collectively as a group, we set out to tell the true story, the real story behind the controversial Dennis Nilsen case. We wanted to challenge the audience’s perceptions by highlighting the plight of the victims, their extended families, the police investigation, and of course the young homeless and vulnerable who were at the absolute centre of our story.” Best Comedy: Staged View Green Video on the source website David Tennant said of Staged's win: "Just wanted to drop by and say how chuffed we are that Staged has won this prize. It means so much to us that it’s connected with everyone who reads the Radio Times and everyone who watched the show this year. It was great fun to make and it’s meant so much to us.” Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Doctor Who View Green Video on the source website Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill on the win for Doctor Who: “We just want to say thank you so much to all our fans and to everybody who voted, to everyone at Radio Times. We’re absolutely delighted, and this is such a massive honour so thank you!” Best Entertainment: Strictly Come Dancing View Green Video on the source website Tess Daly said of Strictly Come Dancing's win: “We just wanted to say the most enormous thank you to the brilliant readers of Radio Times for voting Strictly Come Dancing 2020 your favourite Entertainment Show. Last year was a strange year, it was a difficult year for all of us, and it means so much to know that we brought some joy into your homes at such an unprecedented time.” Claudia Winkleman added: “Thank you so much to our brilliant judges, our dancers who are extraordinary, the wonderful cast of 2020. Thank you to the BBC and to BBC studios for their constant support, but mainly this award is for the Strictly team who against all the odds got us on air and we are still very much in awe. Thank you so very much for the award.” Best Factual: David Attenborough: a Life on Our Planet View Green Video on the source website Jonnie Hughes, producer and director, told us: "On behalf of David, the whole team and myself, thank you so much to the RadioTimes.com readers for voting for our film to win best factual at this year's awards. It means a lot to us that the people watching the film thought it had value. It's a very important message that we needed to tell everyone and it's fantastic to see so many embracing the story, reacting to it, and passing it on. Thank you all very much for your interest in the film and we're very grateful to have received this award." Best Soap: Neighbours View Green Video on the source website Neighbours’ Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher told us: “We are all so excited to be voted as Best Soap at the Radio Times awards. On behalf of the entire cast and crew of Neighbours, thank you so much, we’re very grateful. Keep watching, and stay safe.” Best Film: Soul View Green Video on the source website Peter Docter, Director of Soul, said: “Thank you Radio Times readers for voting Soul Best Film of the year – that’s amazing. I’m Pete Docter the director of the film and on behalf of myself and the entire crew, our co-director Kemp Powers, producer Dana Murray, our entire fabulous cast, we’re so thankful. It’s been an amazing journey working on this film and realising how things we don’t really value in our lives are often the most important stuff. It’s given us a new chance to look out on the world and say thank you, be grateful for what we have – and this award certainly goes into that category. We’re so thankful – thank you!” Sporting Moment of the Year: Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years View Green Video on the source website Virgil Van Dijk who plays centre-back for Liverpool said of his team's win: “Thank you to Radio Times readers for putting our Premier League win as Sporting Moment of the Year. Hope you’re all well, stay safe, and hope to see you soon.” TV Moment of the Year: Dame Judi Dench slams Tennant and Sheen in Staged View Green Video on the source website Dame Judi Dench was on hand to accept the award, and told us: “I’m absolutely delighted to be given the TV Moment of the Year from the Radio Times. Thank you very much indeed.” For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 TV 100: Michaela Coel BBC’s Director of Content, Charlotte Moore, said of Michael's win: “Michaela Coel is a rare and special talent, both in front of and behind the camera, who has more than earnt her place at the top of this year’s list as writer, creator, co-director and lead of I May Destroy You. It was game-changing and undoubtedly one of the most powerful shows of 2020. We are incredibly lucky to have someone with Michaela’s courage and vision at the forefront of British drama. "Her originality of voice takes my breath away, she has the ability to flip from darkness to comedy and back again. It can feel uncomfortable at times, even painful, but that’s the beauty of her genius. I’m incredibly excited to see what she’s does next.” You can find the full RadioTimes.com TV 100 list here. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, head over to our handy TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com TV 100 2020 – the full list
Michaela Coel tops our list of the biggest stars on television – but who else makes this year's rundown?
It goes without saying that 2020 was certainly an unprecedented year, with the global coronavirus pandemic grounding life to a halt. In times of darkness and isolation, we needed the television more than ever and without a doubt the entertainment industry brought us much needed light. We were brought together, albeit virtually, over the last 12 months by the sterling efforts of those who work in TV and Film. We've laughed, cried, and shouted at the telly as we devoured brilliant dramas, comedies, sci-fi, entertainment shows, documentaries, films and sport. Along with help from the most powerful television executives and broadcasting legends, RadioTimes.com has put together our annual TV 100 list, which celebrates the 100 fantastic people on and off screen who have gone above and beyond in 2020 to entertain us, inform us, break the mould, and who have very bright futures ahead of them. Read on for the full RadioTimes.com TV 100 2020 list. 1. Michaela Coel “Michaela Coel is a rare and special talent, both in front of and behind the camera, who has more than earnt her place at the top of this year’s list as writer, creator, co director and lead of I May Destroy You. It was game-changing and undoubtedly one of the most powerful shows of 2020. We are incredibly lucky to have someone with Michaela’s courage and vision at the forefront of British drama. Her originality of voice takes my breath away, she has the ability to flip from darkness to comedy and back again. It can feel uncomfortable at times, even painful, but that’s the beauty of her genius. I’m incredibly excited to see what she’s does next.” - CHARLOTTE MOORE, CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER AT BBC 2. Steve McQueen "British filmmaker Steve McQueen delivered an emotional masterpiece with the release of Small Axe – a timely series which told five stories of West Indian immigrants in London between 1960 and 1980, which many are still familiar with today. The timely and educational drama was well received by viewers, with many praising its powerful storytelling and impeccable cast, including John Boyega and Letitia Wright." - GRACE HENRY, ENTERTAINMENT AND FACTUAL EDITOR 3= Daisy Edgar Jones & Paul Mescal "Daisy Edgar Jones burst onto our screens during lockdown, playing Marianne in the wonderful adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People. She captured perfectly the rollercoaster of Marianne’s emotional journey across the mini series. Daisy lit up the screen and gave a subtle, yet heartbreaking performance which enchanted the millions who watched. "Paul Mescal’s breakout role was playing Connell in Normal People, brilliantly directed by Lenny Abrahamson. Paul managed to capture all the turmoil and angst of a teenage boy, trying to find his way in the world. His portrayal of young love was utterly believable as well as being tender and heartfelt." - PIPPA HARRIS, FOUNDER OF NEAL STREET PRODUCTIONS 5. David Tennant “David Tennant dominated our screens in 2020 – and, frankly, we have no complaints. Aside from his starring roles in Deadwater Fell and There She Goes, the former Doctor Who actor stunned viewers with his transformation into serial killer Dennis Nilsen for ITV’s gripping true crime drama Des. It was quite unsettling. And then there was Staged, the best (by far) of the new-fangled genre of 'lockdown dramas'. Filmed over Zoom with his Good Omens co-star Michael Sheen, it was inventive and funny; it also perfectly captured the weirdness of the collective moment.” - ELEANOR BLEY GRIFFITHS, DRAMA EDITOR 6. Joe Wicks "In a year where simply getting out for some exercise was a struggle due to lockdown restrictions, Joe Wicks brought that right to our living rooms as he made sure kids got their daily PE sessions. The workouts were so good, we often found ourselves joining in with the little ones!" - GRACE HENRY, ENTERTAINMENT AND FACTUAL EDITOR 7. Emma Corrin "It wasn’t so much that she burst onto the scene, her talent had been rumoured well ahead but at the first alert of her in The Crown, a giggle behind a pillar of flowers there was a realisation that the story of Diana was in safe and extremely talented hands." - KATE HARWOOD, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT EUSTON FILMS “Watching Emma is a true pleasure. Rarely does an actress so embody both the spirit and the energy of an historical figure. She literally dances onto our screens in The Crown and once there, it is impossible to take your eyes off her or forget her performance. She has entranced audiences worldwide and I believe she will continue to do so throughout her whole career.” - ANNE MENSAH, VP ORIGINAL SERIES AT NETFLIX “Before 2020, you probably hadn’t heard the name ‘Emma Corrin’. The young actress had appeared on TV a handful of times, in shows including Grantchester and Pennyworth, but she hadn’t yet hit the big time. And then came The Crown! Season four of Netflix’s royal drama put the Corrin centre stage as Princess Diana – and what a performance she delivered. Corrin was a hit with critics and viewers alike. With her first Golden Globe already in the bag, she will surely go on to brilliant things.” - ELEANOR BLEY GRIFFITHS, DRAMA EDITOR 8. Jo Martin "In just a few minutes of screentime, Jo Martin turned the Doctor Who world upside down in 2020 when she was unveiled as the secretive Fugitive Doctor. Breaking barriers as the first person of colour to play the Doctor and becoming an instant favourite with fans, Jo is already making sci-fi history - and frankly, we can't wait to see where she takes the character next." – HUW FULLERTON, SCI-FI & FANTASY EDITOR 9. Anya Taylor Joy "The Queen's Gambit became an unexpected hit last year for Netflix, with the mesmerising Anya Taylor Joy at the heart of it. Her nuanced performance has already earned her accolades across the globe, become a regular on best fashion lists, and it isn't hard to imagine her quickly becoming the most wanted actor from now on." - HELEN DALY, ASSISTANT EDITOR 10. Adam Hills "Throughout an incredibly challenging 2020 for all of us, Adam Hills and the fantastic team on the Last Leg managed to keep the show on the road and millions of Britons entertained - adapting, innovating and improvising through lockdowns and shutdowns… with Adam even broadcasting live on Channel 4 from hotel quarantine in Australia when required. His biting satire and brilliant comedic mind was just the tonic for many to keep spirits up when everyone needed a laugh." - TIM GLANFIELD, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR 11. Daisy May Cooper "Daisy’s got funny on tap, she’s fast become a comedy all-rounder with entertainment pedigree in a game show, nails scene stealing turns in films and became an online sensation providing lockdown light relief. All topped off with the crowning glory and BAFTA magnet This Country, whose third series elevated and cemented it as a modern classic – roll over Phoebe Waller Bridge, there’s a new comedy queen and this one wears a Swindon top." - SHANE ALLEN, BBC COMEDY CONTROLLER 12. Jonathan Van-Tam 13. David Olusoga 14. Michael Sheen 15. Carole Baskin 16. Jane Tranter "Jane Tranter is a visionary producer whose passion for each project shines through on to screen. She is able to work with and nurture experienced and inexperienced creators and bring out the best." - NICOLA SCHINDLER, QUAY STREET PRODUCTIONS FOUNDER 17. Jon Favreau <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2018/03/GettyImages-889147904-7b3bd3d.jpg" width="700" height="466" alt="Actor Jon Favreau arrives for the premiere of Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at The Shrine Auditorium, in Los Angeles on December 9, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX (Photo credit should read JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP/Getty Images, HF)" title="US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM-STARWARS" /> 18. Sacha Dhawan 19. Louis Theroux "Louis Theroux is one of the unique documentary film makers of our time. Regardless of the subject he is able to take the viewer into the most complex and dark worlds with little judgement, often humanely but with piercing insight and revelation. He’s an expert interviewer and skilfully knows how to allow each character to unveil themselves. In the same programme he can make you flinch or make you feel genuinely warm. Quite simply Louis is the master of telling stories of deep psychology and morality, little wonder that his work is enjoyed by millions around the world." - MARK LINSEY, CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER OF BBC STUDIOS 20. Gillian Anderson SPOTLIGHT ON... 21. Billie Piper "I Hate Suzie was one of the boldest and most refreshing series’ to hit the small screen last year with its unapologetically honest portrayal of the unravelling of a celebrity. In addition to being a co-creator, with an exec-producer credit, Billie Piper was absolutely outstanding and totally relatable in her role as Suzie Pickles. I have no doubt that she will build on the brilliance of her onscreen performance and behind-the-scenes talent in season two." - MARINA STORTI, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT NOW TV/SKY 22. Romesh Ranganathan 23. Bill Bailey 24. Matthew MacFayden SPOTLIGHT ON... 25. Phoebe Dynevor "To witness Phoebe take Daphne, a woman of agency not often seen in a period piece, and become the beating heart of the show - we knew she had something special. Phoebe held up the drama with subtly, poise and fierce passion, morphing from naive debutante to duchess before viewers' eyes. Taking everything in her stride, we were so proud to cast her in Bridgerton and can't wait to see what she does next as she continues to light up the screen." - JINNY HOWE, VP OF DRAMA DEVELOPMENT AT NETFLIX 26. David Attenborough SPOTLIGHT ON... 27. Jason Watkins "It was another exceptional year for BAFTA winning Jason Watkins, one of the most respected actors in the business. Two very different performances in two very different ITV crime dramas - as journalist Brian Masters in Des, and as a mild mannered detective in McDonald and Dodds, reinforcing his status as one of the country’s best loved actors." - DAMIEN TIMMER, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT MAMMOTH SCREEN 28. Josh O'Connor 29. Bob Mortimer 30. Malorie Blackman 31. Frankie Boyle 32. Mo Gilligan 33. Emerald Fennell 34. Rege-Jean Page 35. Lennie James 36. Ruth Wilson 37. Anne Mensah 37. Jay Blades SPOTLIGHT ON... 39. Robert Popper "There are not many writers who have single handedly penned every word of a comedy spanning six series, Robert Popper is astonishingly rare. The triumphant success of Friday Night Dinner comes from the reverence Robert holds for the idiocy of family life. He hoovers up details and sprinkles them over these great characters with a mischievously astute relish. Friday Night Dinner is a classic British comedy that is continuing to find new audiences and that, fundamentally, is down to Robert's brilliant talent and commitment to making people laugh." - FIONA MCDERMOTT, HEAD OF COMEDY AT CHANNEL 4 40. Shonda Rhimes 41. Lucy Prebble 42. Guz Khan 43. John Boyega 44. Youssef Kerkour 45. Hugh Grant 46. Bong Joon-ho 47. Luke Neal 48. Letitia Wright 49. Noel Clarke 50. Weruche Opia 51. Mackenzie Crook 52. Natasia Demetriou 53. Oti Mabuse 54. Gordon Ramsay 55. Gino D'Acampo 56. Fred Sirieix 57. Shelley King 58. Ian Bartholomew 59. Bradley Walsh 60. Lucy Kirkwood 61. Greg Davies 62. Alex Horne 63. Emily Morgan 64. Gbemi Ikumelo 65. Sophie Rundle 66. Martin Compston 67. Alison Hammond 68. Jake Tapper 69. Anne Marie Duff 70. Nicola Walker 71. Letitia Dean 72. Tim Davie 73. Claudia Winkleman 74. Pedro Pascal 75. Jane Hudson 76. David Oyelowo 77. Zoe Henry 78. Asa Butterfield 79. Paul Whittington 80. Peter Morgan 81. Paddy McGuiness 82. Freddie Flintoff 83. Mike Bartlett 84. Nigella Lawson 85. Heidi Thomas 86. Millie Bobby Brown 87. Victoria Asare-Archer 88. Chris Lang 89. Ashley Taylor Dawson 90. Susanne Bier 91. Rylan Clark Neal 92. Lisa McGee 93. Julie Gardner 94. Clare Pizey 95. Nicola Roberts 96. Tom Hollander 97. Joe Cole 98. Monty Don 99. Beth Honan 100. The Vivienne RadioTimes.com TV 100 contributors Charlotte Moore, BBC Director of Content Shane Allen, BBC Comedy controller Patrick Holland, BBC Two Controller Peter Salmon, Chief Creative Officer, Endemol Shine Damien Timmer, Managing Director, Mammoth Screen Dame Pippa Harris, Founder of Neal Street Productions Georgia Brown, Director European Originals, Amazon Marina Storti, Managing Director, NOW TV, Sky Kenton Allen, Chief Executive of Big Talk Productions Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content at Sky Michaela Fereday, Executive Producer at Red Productions Nicola Shindler, television producer and executive, and founder of production company Quay Street Productions Kate Harwood, television producer and Managing Director of Euston Films Noemi Spanos, Executive Producer at Euston Films Laura Klimke, Head of Development at Euston Films Sir Lenny Henry, actor, writer, comedian and television presenter who co-founded Comic Relief Mark Linsey, Chief Creative Officer of BBC Studios Caroline Hollick, Head of Channel 4 drama Fiona McDermott, Head of Comedy at Channel 4 If you're looking for something to watch tonight, head over to our handy TV Guide.
How to watch the RadioTimes.com Awards 2021 Virtual Ceremony - here's how you can find out who won
Earlier in the year, we launched the RadioTimes.com Awards, celebrating the very best in the TV and Entertainment industry over the past 12 months. You came out in your thousands and if you want to know the winners, you don't have long to wait... On Sunday 7th March at 8pm, head over to our Facebook page, where you're invited to the RadioTimes.com Awards 2021 Virtual Ceremony, where we'll crown the winners. During the exciting ceremony, you'll get to see exclusive messages from the stars who so deservedly won your vote. As well as this, we'll also be announcing the winner of our annual TV 100 award; the name of one stand-out person in the industry who went above and beyond in 2020 and looks set for a bright future. Read on for a recap of the nominees - and we'll see you on 7th March! Best Drama Bridgerton The Crown Normal People I May Destroy You Des Small Axe Call the Midwife The Queen’s Gambit Find out more about the Best Drama nominees. Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Doctor Who The Mandalorian The Boys His Dark Materials The Umbrella Academy The Haunting of Bly Manor Devs Lucifer Find out more about the Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy nominees. Best Factual The Last Dance Tiger King The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty Unsolved Mysteries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich The Pharmacist I’ll Be Gone in the Dark David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Find out more about the Best Factual nominees. Best Entertainment The Masked Singer I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Strictly Come Dancing The Great British Bake Off Selling Sunset Race Across the World Taskmaster Love is Blind Find out more about the Best Entertainment nominees. Best Comedy Staged After Life Friday Night Dinner Schitt’s Creek Ted Lasso Charlie Brooker’s Antiviral Wipe What We Do in the Shadows Ghosts Find out more about the Best Comedy nominees. Best Film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Tenet Soul Parasite (hit UK cinemas in 2020) Host Da 5 Bloods Rocks Find out more about the Best Film nominees. Best Soap Coronation Street EastEnders Emmerdale Hollyoaks Neighbours Home and Away Find out more about the Best Soap nominees. Sporting Moment of the Year Liverpool lift Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years England win Six Nations eight months after the competition started Lewis Hamilton wins his seventh world F1 title Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder in heavyweight showdown David Marshall saves penalty to send Scotland to Euro 2020 Kyren Wilson v Anthony McGill in World Snooker Championship semi-finals Kansas City Chiefs win first Super Bowl title in 50 years Hollie Doyle becomes first female jockey to win on Champions Day at Ascot Find out more about the Sporting Moment of the Year nominees. TV Moment of the Year Nigella mispronounces “microwave” Judi Dench slams Tennant and Sheen in Staged “Can I have two biscuits?” John Torode sets his kitchen on fire Bake Off’s celebrity challenge goes awry Strictly Come Dancing: Bill lifts the trophy Nasty Geoff meets his maker on Coronation Street Jordan North on I’m A Celebrity Find out more about the TV Moment of the Year nominees. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for the Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
Eight shows are battling for your vote. Which deserves to win?
The RadioTimes.com Awards are underway to recognise the very finest television from the past 12 months. While 2020 was not a brilliant year for most people, we were at least able to enjoy some escapism with a stellar line-up of sci-fi and fantasy shows introducing unforgettable characters or even transporting us to a galaxy far, far away. Whether you were enraptured by Lyra's adventures around Citágazze, the exciting return of the Daleks, or simply by Grogu's adorable little face, there's no shortage of contenders for this year's Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show. But of course, there can only be one winner - and you get to decide. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll below – be quick as the vote is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. What are you waiting for? Cast your vote now... Devs After impressing critics with the one-two punch of Ex Machina and Annihilation, writer-director Alex Garland moved into the television space for another moody and thoughtful sci-fi thriller. Devs follows software engineer Lily Chan (Sonoya Mizuno) as she investigates the untimely demise of her boyfriend, who died on the first day of his new job on a secretive computing team. While it might be a tad slow paced, Devs rewarded those who stuck with it and was lauded by critics for exploring weighty themes and packing a slick visual style. Doctor Who It was a massive year for Doctor Who with Chris Chibnall taking some major strides forward across the 12th revived series. Classic villain The Master returned in a brand new form, portrayed brilliantly by Sacha Dhawan, while the show hit another milestone by casting Jo Martin as the so-called Fugitive Doctor, in a twist that sent fans reeling. Of course, there was also the surprise return of John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness and a strong festive special that served as a touching send-off for two beloved companions. His Dark Materials BBC and HBO's ambitious collaboration returned for its second series, adapting the second novel in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Despite one episode having to be dropped due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show was still able to tell an all-ages fantasy story that was epic in scope and brimming with heart. Up and coming young performers Dafne Keen and Amir Wilson impressed in the lead roles, but Ruth Wilson once again proved to be a scene stealer with her superb interpretation of Mrs Coulter. Roll on series three! Lucifer Netflix's fantasy drama returned for the first half of its fifth season over the summer, which was quickly devoured by its passionate fanbase. Lucifer continues to be a unique voice in the genre, pairing classic CSI-style murder mysteries with lofty elements taken from Neil Gaiman's vast Sandman universe. Tom Ellis is unrecognisable from his days on Miranda, fully embodying the title role by gleefully throwing himself into the show's outlandish scenarios and nailing its cheeky sense of humour. The Boys Amazon Prime Video's The Boys proved that its first season was no fluke, delivering a follow-up that was just as visceral, shocking and addictive, if not more so. While the story might well be debauched and blood-spattered, the show avoids feeling gratuity by keeping its satirical undertones razor sharp. The second season was able to tell an exhilarating superhero story, while also exploring topical issues in society today including xenophobia and political extremism. The proceedings are led by a sensational cast including Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty and Aya Cash. The Haunting of Bly Manor Writer-director Mike Flanagan brought us another chilling ghost story with The Haunting of Bly Manor, a spiritual successor to his 2018 smash-hit set at the eerie Hill House. The limited series acts as fresh and inventive adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw, following events at countryside estate where a young woman arrives to work as an au pair for two young children. While packing some memorably creepy moments, many fans were also genuinely moved by the twists and turns, which leaned into the underused genre of gothic romance. The Mandalorian While the jury is out on Disney's most recent trilogy of films, Star Wars fans are all but united in their adoration of streaming series The Mandalorian. This ambitious show brought blockbuster action to our television screens every Friday, as Pedro Pascal's eponymous bounty hunter explored the galaxy in search of a stable home for his infant companion. Season two told a very satisfying story in its own right, culminating in a tear-jerker finale, while also re-introducing elements from earlier Star Wars stories - most notably, Clone Wars character Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) and the legendary Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison). The Umbrella Academy The Umbrella Academy travelled back to the 1960s for its second season, as the dysfunctional team tried once again to set aside their differences and avert the apocalypse. Many critics deemed it a stronger effort than the first, benefiting from a lighter tone and a more defined set of characters, whilst also delivering some truly edge-of-your-seat action sequences. Academy Award nominee Elliot Page (Inception), Robert Sheehan (Misfits) and relative newcomer Aidan Gallagher are among the finest in the show's large ensemble cast. Vote in all categories, including Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Comedy Best Film Best Entertainment Best Factual Best Soap Sporting Moment of the Year TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for your TV Moment of the Year
It's time for the RadioTimes.com Awards and we need you to vote for your favourite TV Moment of the Year. Over the past 12 months, we've all consumed more TV than ever before as the national pandemic has kept us indoors. As a result, we've all watched some pretty hilarious gaffes and memorable TV moments like working from home disasters, hilarious mispronunciation and baking-gone-wrong. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll – hurry, as the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. Get voting! Nigella Lawson mispronounces microwave View oEmbed on the source website Just when we thought we'd quite literally heard – and seen – it all in 2020, Nigella Lawson was on hand to prove us wrong. During an episode of her show, Cook, Eat, Repeat, the famous chef was teaching viewers how to make a "brown butter colcannon" (a fancy mashed potato dish to you and me), when she pronounced a microwave as "mee-cro-wah-vay". Lawson since cleared up it was a family joke, but we're willing to bet there are thousands of people heating up their soup in the "mee-cro-wah-vay" in 2021. Judi Dench has some words of advice for the Staged duo View oEmbed on the source website David Tennant and Michael Sheen playing exaggerated versions of themselves (actors) in 2020 trying to get work is already hilarious, but add in Dame Judi Dench and you've got a work of art. Tennant and Sheen aren't exactly enthusiastic about their new role in a play, and Dench is on hand to remind them they have said yes to a job so they should "stop f**king about" and "do the bloody job". That's them (and us) told. "Can I have two biscuits?" Ah, working from home struggles. It hasn't been easy to balance work and life in 2020 and Sky News journalist Deborah Haynes was the epitome of this. As the Foreign Affairs Editor spoke about a potential change in Hong Kong law, her son popped his head through the door and asked for two biscuits. Innocent, hilarious, and completely relatable. Watch the clip here. John Torode sets his kitchen on fire View oEmbed on the source website Even professional chefs have kitchen accidents, and none more dramatic than John Torode during a routine This Morning appearance. The pandemic meant he would have to present his cooking segment from his own kitchen while self-shooting. With a lot to think about, and a top-quality meal to prepare, Torode takes his eye off the ball for just a second and all of a sudden, a (surprisingly ferocious) fire erupts on his stove, all thanks to a pesky tea towel. We've all been there, John! Bake Off's Freddie Mercury cake has the nation in hysterics View oEmbed on the source website The nation let our a collective gasp when Laura's Freddie Mercury cake was revealed to the world during the opening episode of Great British Bake Off 2020. It's safe to say the opening Showstopper ,which challenged the bakers with recreating celebrity profiles, went a little awry – but it was hysterical for everyone at home and truly launched a thousand memes. Bill Bailey wins Strictly Come Dancing When the pandemic hit, it seemed like Strictly Come Dancing would be a complete no-go, with all its physical contact, closeness and huge team production. The BBC went out of its way to not only secure a fantastic line-up, but also make sure it was as safe as possible to go ahead (largely) unscathed. And the best of all? It was won by dancing amateur Bill Bailey who was so lovely and relatable, by the end of the series it seemed like the whole nation was cheering him on. Well done, Bill! Watch the clip here. Geoff Metcalfe meets his maker on Coronation Street View oEmbed on the source website We all love to see the demise of a good soap villain, and there were none worse than Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) on Coronation Street. The abusive husband had been torturing his wife Yasmeen for years, but it all thankfully came to an end on the couple's rooftop. Gravity hit like a tonne of bricks for Geoff, and he was sent tumbling into Yasmeen's chicken coop – and the nation let out a collective cheer. Jordan North visits his happy place What should you do when you're in a pit filled with snakes on I'm A Celebrity? Take heed from Jordan North and visit your "happy place", which in his case is Burnley F.C.'s home, Turf Moor. Poor North was made to face his fears on I'm A Celeb, as he became the contestant everyone loved to see take on the trials – but, his happy place trick worked a treat, as he eventually found he could do a lot more than he thought. Albeit at the cost of our ear drums as he screamed "TURF MOOR" every second. Watch the clip here. Vote in all categories, including TV Moment of the Year below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Comedy Best Film Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Entertainment Best Factual Best Soap Sporting Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
Vote now in the RadioTimes.com Awards 2021 – pick your winners
In a year where we needed it more than ever, the entertainment industry rose to the challenge of creating brilliant content despite huge challenges in 2020 - and now it's time for us to celebrate the best shows, film and moments with the RadioTimes.com Awards! From gripping drama and out of this world sci-fi, to laugh-out-loud comedy and the most exciting entertainment formats, we want to know which shows really stood out for you in the past 12 months. We're also on the search for your favourite film of the year, as well as the best TV and sporting moment. You can find out more about the nominees by clicking the links under each category below. Voting is now open, but be quick, as you only have until 14th February 2021 at 5pm until the polls close. Stay tuned to RadioTimes.com on 7th March 2021 where we'll be revealing the winners... plus, you'll find out our "Person of the Year" the winner of our annual TV 100 list compiled with help of some of the biggest names in the TV industry, which was won last year by Phoebe Waller Bridge. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to get voting! View Riddle on the source website And the nominees are... Best Drama Bridgerton The Crown Normal People I May Destroy You Des Small Axe Call the Midwife The Queen’s Gambit Find out more about the Best Drama nominees. Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Doctor Who The Mandalorian The Boys His Dark Materials The Umbrella Academy The Haunting of Bly Manor Devs Lucifer Find out more about the Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy nominees. Best Factual The Last Dance Tiger King The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty Unsolved Mysteries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich The Pharmacist I’ll Be Gone in the Dark David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Find out more about the Best Factual nominees. Best Entertainment The Masked Singer I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Strictly Come Dancing The Great British Bake Off Selling Sunset Race Across the World Taskmaster Love is Blind Find out more about the Best Entertainment nominees. Best Comedy Staged After Life Friday Night Dinner Schitt’s Creek Ted Lasso Charlie Brooker’s Antiviral Wipe What We Do in the Shadows Ghosts Find out more about the Best Comedy nominees. Best Film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Tenet Soul Parasite (hit UK cinemas in 2020) Host Da 5 Bloods Rocks Find out more about the Best Film nominees. Best Soap Coronation Street EastEnders Emmerdale Hollyoaks Neighbours Home and Away Find out more about the Best Soap nominees. Sporting Moment of the Year Liverpool lift Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years England win Six Nations eight months after the competition started Lewis Hamilton wins his seventh world F1 title Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder in heavyweight showdown David Marshall saves penalty to send Scotland to Euro 2020 Kyren Wilson v Anthony McGill in World Snooker Championship semi-finals Kansas City Chiefs win first Super Bowl title in 50 years Hollie Doyle becomes first female jockey to win on Champions Day at Ascot Find out more about the Sporting Moment of the Year nominees. TV Moment of the Year Nigella mispronounces “microwave” Judi Dench slams Tennant and Sheen in Staged “Can I have two biscuits?” John Torode sets his kitchen on fire Bake Off’s celebrity challenge goes awry Strictly Come Dancing: Bill lifts the trophy Nasty Geoff meets his maker on Coronation Street Jordan North on I’m A Celebrity Find out more about the TV Moment of the Year nominees.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for the Best Entertainment Show
Developed a Selling Sunset obsession? Or maybe it was Taskmaster that ticked your boxes? Either way – make sure to vote for your favourite entertainment show in the RadioTimes.com Awards 2021.
To celebrate the last 12 months of terrific telly, we're introducing the RadioTimes.com Awards – and we need you to vote for the Best Entertainment Show of the past 12 months. With very little to do and nowhere to go during the pandemic, TV kept many of us amused, occupied and sane throughout 2020 – particularly the entertainment and reality series which persevered and adapted to the ever-changing COVID-19 restrictions. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll – be quick as the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. The Masked Singer The Masked Singer returned on Boxing Day with its second series after launching at the beginning of 2020 and it certainly didn't disappoint. Featuring a line-up of 12 celebs disguised in ridiculous costumes, from a huge Grandfather Clock to an animated Sausage, this wacky entertainment show has set the internet alight with wild guesses and detailed detective work from fans. With the singing celebrities completely masked up, you couldn't ask for a better show to air during the pandemic. I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! While many weren't sure if I'm A Celebrity would go ahead this year in light of the pandemic, the long-running reality show pulled through after all, relocating from sunny New South Wales to a castle in actual North Wales. Despite the big changes, series 20 produced some stand-out moments – from Jordan North finding his happy place to Victoria Derbyshire testing out her supermarket-themed stand-up – before 'Mama G' Giovanna Fletcher was crowned the first Queen of the Castle. Strictly Come Dancing Thank goodness for Strictly Come Dancing last year, which kept the nation's spirits up while we were plunged into a second lockdown. Despite the changing restrictions, the lack of studio audience and professional Katya Jones' positive COVID test, the cast did in fact 'keeeeep dancing' – with comedian and fan-favourite Bill Bailey lifting the Glitterball Trophy in December after wowing audiences with his Couple's Choice to Rapper's Delight. The Great British Bake Off The team behind Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off went to great lengths to deliver series 11 during the pandemic, with the cast and crew isolating for six-weeks in a self-contained biosphere to film. All that hassle was worth it however, with fans loving the cake-dropping drama and the dynamic between Noel Fielding and brand new presenter Matt Lucas. Selling Sunset Netflix's reality hit Selling Sunset became a lockdown obsession for many viewers last year, with season three's release making it one of the most-watched show of that month. Revolving around LA-based real estate brokerage the Oppenheim Group, Selling Sunset follows the glamorous agents as they sell million-dollar listings whilst dealing with personal drama within the firm. Arguably one of the most-talked-about shows of 2020, Selling Sunset catapulted its cast members to fame – with Chrishell Stause taking part in the recent series of Dancing with the Stars. Race Across the World Let's not forget about Race Across the World – BBC Two's tense travel competition which captivated viewers in March last year. Narrated by Four Weddings and a Funeral's John Hannah, series two followed five couples as they tried to reach Ushuaia – the most southerly city in the world – from Mexico City in the quickest time. During the show's edge-of-your-seat finale, uncle and nephew duo Emon and Jamiul won the race, beating runner-ups Jen and Rob by just 20 seconds – one of the most dramatic TV moments of the year. Taskmaster Wacky and whimsical game show Taskmaster made its Channel 4 debut in 2020 and what a debut it was. Celebrity panellists Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring took on Greg Davies and Alex Horne's ridiculous series 10 challenges, which involved making an upside-down film, painting a picture of a wolf and throwing eggs into a far-away frying pan. Iconic television without a doubt. Love is Blind When you thought dating shows couldn't get wilder, Netflix introduced Love Is Blind – a reality series in which contestants dated one another without seeing what their date looked like. Once they were engaged, the couples would meet face-to-face for the first time and head to a couples retreat in Mexico, where they'd get to know their fiancé before the wedding day. The 11-part series, which aired in February, brought all the drama, romance and chaos you'd expect to come from an experiment of this type and kept us thoroughly entertained throughout the month of love. Vote in all categories, including Best Entertainment below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Comedy Best Film Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Factual Best Soap Sporting Moment of the Year TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for the Best Factual Show
From Netflix's Tiger King to BBC Two's Rupert Murdoch doc, it's time for you to vote for your favourite Factual Show of the Year in the RadioTimes.com Awards 2021.
The RadioTimes.com Awards are just around the corner and it's time for you to vote for the Best Factual Show of the past 12 months. TV undoubtedly got us through 2020, with documentaries in particular seeing a huge boom throughout the pandemic. Stranger-than-fiction docuseries like Tiger King captivated the attentions of stuck-inside subscribers, while viewers donned their deer-stalkers whilst watching true-crime shows like Unsolved Mysteries. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll – be quick as the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. The Last Dance Netflix scored a slam-dunk in July as far as basketball fans were concerned with the release of The Last Dance – a miniseries focussed on Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. The 10-part sport doc, which featured interviews with NBA stars like Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr and Jordan himself, looked back on the pro's stellar career and picked up an Emmy as a result. Tiger King Arguably one of the biggest names of 2020, private zoo keeper Joe Exotic shot into the public consciousness after starring in Netflix's record-breaking docuseries Tiger King. The seven-part show looks at the booming community of big cat owners in America, focussing in particular on the rivalry between Exotic's G.W. Zoo in Oklahoma and conservationist Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue in Florida. With the strange sequence of events resulting in Exotic's imprisonment, Tiger King became many subscribers' very first lockdown obsession. The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty In July, BBC Two aired The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty – fascinating three-part documentary, examining media mogul Rupert Murdoch's monopoly of power, his strong political links and the News International phone hacking scandal that closed News of the World. Featuring interviews with Michael Heseltine, Nigel Farage, Piers Morgan, Andrew Neil and Hugh Grant among other huge names, the docuseries shone a revealing light on Murdoch's media empire, with many viewers noting similarities between the show and US drama Succession. Unsolved Mysteries Viewers honed in on their amateur sleuth skills whilst watching Netflix's reboot of true-crime show Unsolved Mysteries in July. The docuseries, which was released in two parts throughout the year, re-examined cold cases from the recent past by looking at established evidence, recording new interviews and urging fans to come forward with tips – resulting in the FBI re-opening the case of Alonzo Brooks' death. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich Based on James Patterson's book of the same name, Netflix docuseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich looked at the life of the convicted paedophile, who died in prison in August 2019. The four-part Netflix docuseries speaks to a "sisterhood of survivors" who allege they were abused by Epstein and his close circle whilst following the criminal case against him. The Pharmacist In February, Netflix released The Pharmacist – a docuseries focussing on small-town pharmacist Dan Schneider and his efforts to identity his son's killer. The series, told from Schneider's perspective, follows the Louisiana-based pharmacist as he investigates the murder of his son Danny, who was killed whilst purchasing crack cocaine, and how he built evidence against a prolific 'pill mill' doctor as a result. I'll Be Gone in the Dark Another true-crime doc that caught the attention of viewers was I'll Be Gone in the Dark – Sky/HBO's series focussing on late author Michelle McNamara's investigation into the Golden State Killer. Featuring interviews with McNamara's widower, actor Patton Oswalt, as well as police officers and forensic scientists, this six-part series looks at the serial killer's horrific crimes throughout the 70's and 80's and McNamara's pain-staking efforts to catch him before she died in 2018. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet This list wouldn't be complete without the king of nature documentaries himself – Sir David Attenborough. The 94-year-old's latest series, A Life on Our Planet, looked at humanity's impact on nature, with Attenborough sharing his first-hand concerns for the health of the planet. From examining biodiversity loss in the African Serengeti to predicting the melting of the Arctic, this Netflix series is a moving cry for action from Attenborough and a dire warning of what the planet could become if we don't act now. Vote in all categories, including Best Factual below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Comedy Best Film Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Entertainment Best Soap Sporting Moment of the Year TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for the Best Drama
Love your drama? It's time for the RadioTimes.com Awards, and we need you to vote for the Best Drama. Despite national lockdowns stalling television productions all over the world, the past 12 months have actually seen some incredible, zeitgeist dramas grace our screens, from the likes of lockdown breakouts Normal People and I May Destroy You, to the steamy period drama Bridgerton. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll – the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say before time runs out. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. Bridgerton Bridgerton was released on Christmas Day, and although it wasn't exactly what anyone would call 'family viewing' (younger viewers soon expressed their regret at watching the - ahem - steamy drama alongside their parents), it certainly brought the nation together. Narrated by Julie Andrews, the series is based on Julia Quinn's novels and follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of an influential family, as she embarks on her first social season 'out' and begins looking for a suitable husband, enlisting the help of confirmed bachelor Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page) along the way. The Crown Viewers returned once more to Buckingham Palace for the fourth instalment of Netflix's flagship series The Crown, with two key cast additions: Emma Corrin as Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) and Gillian Anderson as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The season also marked Olivia Colman's last stint as Queen Elizabeth II before she passes the baton onto Imelda Staunton, who follows in the footsteps of both Colman and Claire Foy (who portrayed the monarch for the first two seasons). Normal People Based on Sally Rooney's book of the same name, BBC Three's adaptation of Normal People proved a record-breaker for BBC iPlayer, and earned series co-lead Paul Mescal an Emmy nod to boot. Starring Mescal (as Connell) and Daisy Edgar-Jones (Marianne), the drama follows two Irish teenagers - one a popular sports player, the other a social outcast - who begin a secret relationship while still at school, before both win places to study at Trinity College, Dublin, where they reunite, their power dynamic now reversed. I May Destroy You I May Destroy You, the blistering series created by and starring Chewing Gum star Michaela Coel, proved an instant hit for the BBC. “Fearless, frank and provocative,” this deeply personal show about consent and modern dating centres on Arabella (Coel), a novelist who is sexually assaulted in a nightclub. The searing, occasionally surreal series won rave reviews on both sides of the Atlantic, with particular praise directed at the I May Destroy You finale. Des Des, starring David Tennant, captured the nation's attention with the gripping true crime story behind serial killer Dennis Nilsen (played by Tennant), who murdered at least 12 men and boys in London before his arrest in 1983. The ITV drama focuses on what happened following that capture, focussing on the arrest and subsequent trial through the eyes of three men: Nilsen, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay, and Nilsen's biographer Brian Masters. Small Axe Starring the likes of Black Panther’s Letitia Wright and Star Wars' John Boyega, Small Axe is an anthology series by legendary British director and creative Steve McQueen, focussing on London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s. The five feature-length episodes include the real-life stories of the ‘Mangrove Nine’, award-winning writer Alex Wheatle (Sheyi Cole), and of Leroy Logan (Boyega), a Black police constable. Call the Midwife Call the Midwife returned, against all the odds, for a Christmas special at the end of last year, with filming finally taking place on a “COVID-safe” set following six months of long delays and set-backs. Starring Jenny Agutter, Helen George and Stephen McGann, the much-needed special was set in December 1965 and saw the arrival of a travelling circus. Meanwhile Call the Midwife season 10 is set to air later this year. The Queen’s Gambit The release of Netflix period drama The Queen's Gambit saw an upsurge of interest in the game of chess - and with such an advocate as stylish chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), it's no wonder. Red-haired orphan Beth grows up in a Kentucky orphanage in the late 1950s, but her genius chess skills take her across the globe. Unfortunately, her private demons and addictions also follow Beth into adulthood. Vote in all categories, including Best Drama below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Comedy Best Film Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Entertainment Best Factual Best Soap Sporting Moment of the Year TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for the Best Comedy
We've all been in need of some light relief this past year, and various comedy shows have stepped in to provide exactly that. Now, it's your chance to pick the best of the best. It's time for the RadioTimes.com Awards, and we need you to vote in the Best Comedy category. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll – hurry as the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say before the vote closes. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. Staged David Tennant and Michael Sheen reunited for Staged season two earlier this year, in which they followed up the success of their BBC One lockdown comedy with a second instalment - albeit one with a big (and extremely meta) twist. The first season helped us all get through the first lockdown last year, featuring the Good Omens co-stars playing exaggerated versions of themselves and rehearsing for a play via Zoom. After Life In After Life, The Office creator Ricky Gervais combines pathos with his trademark humour in this funny, often uplifting black comedy series about a small-town newspaper reporter (Gervais) who is struggling to cope following the death of his beloved wife from breast cancer. However, his plan to punish the world before dying by suicide is thwarted by the residents of the fictional Tambury, who strive to make him a better person. Friday Night Dinner Simon Bird, Tamsin Greig, Paul Ritter, and Tom Rosenthal star in the hilarious, often cringe-worthy comedy Friday Night Dinner, about a Jewish family who meet up together each Friday for Shabbat, and in the process often revert to the same dynamics they had when the boys were teenagers. The family often play practical jokes on one another, or, in Dad's case, strip topless at any given opportunity. Schitt’s Creek Schitt's Creek is created by American Pie star Eugene Levy (who plays dad Johnny) and his real life son Dan (who plays David), and so far has five acclaimed seasons in its rearview, with the sixth and final season on its way. The comedy follows filthy-rich Rose family who wind up losing their money, forcing them to move to the town of Schitt's Creek (previously purchased by Johnny as a joke) and into Rosebud Motel. Ted Lasso Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis (Horrible Bosses) as the titular American football coach who heads to England to teach 'soccer' in this transatlantic comedy. The actor, who originated the bumbling role as part of a NBC Sports sketch, co-wrote the show’s pilot with Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence (who also stars). Charlie Brooker’s Antiviral Wipe Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker retuned for a one-off Antiviral Wipe quarantine special last year in May, with a look back at what we'd been watching during lockdown. In addition to Brooker himself, cult character Philomena Cunk (played by After Life‘s Diane Morgan) also guested during the special episode. What We Do in the Shadows What We Do In The Shadows, returning later this year for a third season, follows a coven of vampires in Staten Island, and has attracted some big-name guest stars, including the likes of Mark Hamill and Big Mouth’s Nick Kroll. The main cast comprises of Kayvan Novak (Fonejacker), Matt Berry (Toast of London) and Natasia Demetriou (The Big Flower Fight) star as Nandor, Laszlo and Nadja, all immortals living together in an endlessly annoying flat share. Ghosts From the creators of Horrible Histories, BBC comedy Ghosts features an ensemble cast playing a group of ghosts who all haunt a large, largely empty mansion - an easy job until a new couple inherit the house, with plans to renovate the historic home. But of course, it's already occupied - and its ghostly inhabitants have something to say about the plans... Vote in all categories, including Best Comedy below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Film Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Entertainment Best Factual Best Soap Sporting Moment of the Year TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for the Best Soap
From Corrie to EastEnders, we've announced the nominees of RadioTimes.com Awards 2021's Soap of the Year – so get voting!
The RadioTimes.com Awards are here and we need you to vote for the Best Soap. With 2020 marking a number of anniversaries for the soaps, the long-running shows upped the ante across the board despite the COVID-related hiatus in production. From tragic deaths and cruel betrayals, to magical weddings and moving moments – soaps have never failed to entertain over the last 12 months. Read on for all the nominees and make sure to vote in the poll for your favourite soap! Be quick as the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. Coronation Street Coronation Street – the longest running soap opera in the world – marked 60 years of the cobbles this year and what a year it's been for the Weatherfield residents. From Yasmeen's coercive control storyline reaching a satisfying end with Geoff's rooftop fall, to the return of Todd Grimshaw and the trouble he brought back to the street – Corrie has certainly provided a number of gasp-worthy moments this year. EastEnders EastEnders celebrated its 35th birthday in style last year, with a River Thames boat party that ended in tragedy. While production was suspended in March, the soap managed to cram in the drama both before and after the hiatus – with the death of Dennis Rickman Jr, Ben Mitchell's permanent deafness (explored in an episode told from his point of view) and Chantelle's shocking murder at the hands of her vile husband Gray. Emmerdale Over in the Yorkshire Dales, the residents of Emmerdale had a lot going on throughout 2020, with a number of gripping plot lines coming to a head. We saw Andrea's dramatic outing of Jamie and Belle's affair, Dan's devastating allergic reaction to one of Brenda's wraps and of course, the Christmas Day episode which saw the return of Debbie Dingle – Al Chapman's secret lover. With the soap turning 50 next year, fans can expect even more drama in the near future. Hollyoaks Hollyoaks didn't hold out on the Cheshire-based drama this year, with the Channel 4 soap marking its 25th anniversary with an incredibly nostalgic episode. With heart-throb Kurt Benson returning from the dead, to the return of serial killer Silas – there've been surprises galore over the last 12 months as well as shock deaths, from Jesse Donovan's just days after his wedding, to the murder of Jordan Price. Neighbours The soap that launched the careers of Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Liam Hemsworth and Russell Crowe turned 35 last year – and it certainly splashed out on the storylines for the occasion. From the sinister Finn's demise to the return of Courtney Act to Ramsay Street, 2020 was definitely an eventful year for the Erinsborough residents. Home and Away Australian soap Home and Away gave us a taste of the Summer Bay sunshine and the numerous scandals that come with it last year, with the arrival of the Parata family, the disappearance of Leah Patterson-Baker and the reveal of Colby's deep, dark secret – his murder of Ross. Vote in all categories, including Best Soap below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Comedy Best Film Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Entertainment Best Factual Sporting Moment of the Year TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for your Sporting Moment of the Year
It's time for the RadioTimes.com Awards and we need you to vote for your favourite Sporting Moment of the Year. While the pandemic has caused a significant disruption to the worldwide sporting calendar - with lockdown preventing fans and supporters attending certain fixtures - plenty of big sporting events have been able to take place in line with COVID-19 restrictions. As a result, sporting fans have been treated to some incredible sporting victories, both in the UK and across the pond - including England winning the Six Nations, and Lewis Hamilton clinching his seventh world F1 title - providing supporters with a welcome distraction and making lockdown a tiny bit more bearable. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll – hurry as the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. Liverpool lift Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years View oEmbed on the source website Liverpool fans were rejoicing in their sitting rooms as the team's captain Jordan Henderson lifted the Premier League trophy on the Kop at an almost-empty Anfield to mark the club's first top-flight triumph for 30 years. Liverpool were announced as champions on 25th June, but had to wait until their final home game of the season to be presented with the trophy. Boss Jurgen Klopp and the players sang the club's anthem You'll Never Walk Alone on the pitch after lifting the trophy to the glory. England win Six Nations eight months after the competition started England went on to win the Six Nations after France beat Ireland on a nail-biting final day on the tournament, which had been impacted to delays due to the pandemic. It was England's first title win since 2017 - Ireland had been leading at one point but eventually lost out to France by eight points - which came at the end of the longest Six Nations in history after the tournament was halted in March because of coronavirus. Lewis Hamilton wins his seventh world F1 title View oEmbed on the source website Lewis Hamilton won a record-tying seventh world championship title with his victory at the Turkish Grand Prix, after his previous wins in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Hamilton is currently the joint most successful driver of all time - in terms of championships - equal with Schumacher on seven titles. Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder in heavyweight showdown British boxer Tyson Fury made an impressive career comeback when he beat American pro Deontay Wilder in their WBC heavyweight showdown in Las Vegas on February 23, 2020. Wilder ended up throwing in the towel in the seventh round after Fury dominated the rematch, which came 14 months after their draw in LA. David Marshall saves penalty to send Scotland to Euro 2020 View oEmbed on the source website David Marshall was hailed the hero for Scotland as he saved Aleksandar Mitrović's penalty to take the team through to Euro 2020, their first major finals since the 1998 World Cup in France. Scotland won on penalties 5-4, after equalling with Serbia 1 -1 following their match in Belgrade back in November last year. Kyren Wilson v Anthony McGill in World Snooker Championship semi-finals Kyren Wilson put his slow start behind him to take control of the world championship semi-final against Anthony McGill. Wilson claimed a tight 20th frame before a century put him ahead for the first time before careening into a 13-10 lead after his third and fourth straight frames. Kansas City Chiefs win first Super Bowl title in 50 years View oEmbed on the source website Kansas City Chiefs beat the the San Francisco 49ers to win their first Super Bowl in 50 years in Miami Gardens, Florida on 2nd February, 2020. The Chiefs won 31-20 in the match, their first National Football League win since they beat the Vikings in 1970. Hollie Doyle becomes first female jockey to win on Champions Day at Ascot Hollie Doyle made history as she became the the first female rider to win a race on British Champions Day aboard Trueshan in the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup in October last year. The 24-year-old jockey had previously smashed her own record for the number of winners in a year before breaking new ground at Ascot. Vote in all categories, including Sporting Moment of the Year below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Comedy Best Film Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Entertainment Best Factual Best Soap TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.
RadioTimes.com Awards 2021: Vote now for Best Film
The Oscars might have been pushed back until April in light of the global pandemic, but the RadioTimes.com Awards is open - we need you to vote for the Best Film. While the film industry has been severely impacted by Coronavirus - with productions being delayed and launch dates pushed back, and cinemas closing once more in our third national lockdown - there's still been lots of original and diverse movies arriving via the big screen or alternatively on streaming platforms. And some have introduced us to an array of very exciting newcomers that we can keep an eye out for in 2021. Read on for the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll – hurry, as the poll is open between 2nd February 2021 (9am) and 14th February (5pm) so make sure you have your say. The results of the RadioTimes.com Awards will be announced on 7th March 2021. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Oscar winner Viola Davis leads as the trailblazing 'Mother of the Blues' in Netflix's arresting drama, adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play. The late Chadwick Boseman also makes a final, powerful performance as the ambitious Levee in the film, which hails the transformative potency of the blues, and the artists that refused to let society's prejudices derail them. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm View oEmbed on the source website Sacha Baron Cohen's long-awaited sequel to his 2006's original features a breakthrough performance from Maria Bakalova as Borat's daughter Tutar, delivering howling laughter with disturbingly hilarious scenes including her fabulous fertility dance. The Amazon Prime movie follows Borat's return to America with 15-year-old Tutar as they fool unsuspecting US citizens with their satirical shenanigans. Tenet Christopher Nolan's mind-bending action blockbuster aimed to get moviegoers back in the cinema for some big screen, big action time travelling. John David Washington plays a secret agent tasked with preventing World War III in the high octane thriller co-starring Elizabeth Debicki (The Night Manager). Soul PIXAR's poignant and thought-provoking animated family adventure follows Jamie Foxx's Joe Gardener, a middle school music teacher with an unwavering passion for jazz, who suddenly loses his love for music and finds himself on a mission to reunite his soul to his body after an accident sees them separated. Tina Fey, Graham Norton and Richard Ayoade also provide voices in this profound and tender tearjerker that deals with mortality so beautifully. Parasite Bong Joon-ho's Oscar winning social satire follows the formidable Kim family, who bluff and scheme their way into the lives of the wealthy and unsuspecting Park family. The tense and thrilling tragicomedy leads to a startling, gasp-inducing ending, which stays with you long after the credits have rolled. The brilliant cast includes Kang-ho Song, Lee Sun-kyun, Jung Ji-so and Jang Hye-Jin. Host View oEmbed on the source website As many of us have experienced during three national lockdowns - Zoom can be a nightmare. It's more than a dodgy connection that's driving six quarantined friends out of their minds in Rob Savage’s Host - filmed during the COVID-19 crisis. The Shudder Original horror sees former uni pals taking part in a seance online which ends up going horribly wrong as they are terrorised by a mysterious demonic presence. Da 5 Bloods View oEmbed on the source website Oscar winner Spike Lee's searing and satirical drama follows four ageing Vietnam veterans Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Melvin (Isiah Whitlock Jr) and Eddie (Norm Lewis) who return to south-east Asia, only to be haunted by the memory of their squad leader Norman (the late Chadwick Boseman). The film examines the experience of black veterans in the Vietnam War, who have been mostly overlooked by Hollywood over the last 50 years or so. Rocks View oEmbed on the source website Sarah Gavron's devastating domestic drama Rocks follows east London teenager Shola, who is suddenly left in charge of young brother Emmanuel (played so endearingly by D'angelou Osei Kissiedu) after their depression-prone single mother walks out one day and doesn't return. Shola, nicknamed Rocks, attempts to avoid being placed in care, she eventually becomes separated from Emmanuel in the heartbreaking film, which is also life-affirming and uplifting in its celebration of female friendship. Vote in all categories, including Best Film below: View Riddle on the source website Find out more about the other RadioTimes.com Awards categories here: Best Drama Best Comedy Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Best Entertainment Best Factual Best Soap Sporting Moment of the Year TV Moment of the Year If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide.