Ray and Hayley duo David Neilson and Julie Hesmondhalgh picked up the British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership at last night's ceremony at London's Hackney Empire - and you can see their acceptance speech right here.

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Hesmondhalgh, who exited Coronation Street back in January, commented that their partnership had "been really special", while Neilson called his former co-star his "best friend".

Speaking to RadioTimes.com earlier in the evening on the red carpet, Julie Hesmondhalgh said of this year's BSAs: "This is Roy and Hayley's last hurrah, which feels bittersweet. It's been lovely seeing all the old gang again and they always make me feel like I'm still completely part of it. But it is tinged with a bit of sadness because next year I'll just be watching from my settee."

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The British Soap Awards are on ITV tonight at 8.15pm.

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David BrownDeputy Previews Editor, Radio Times

David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.

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