September 11th 2024.
Tonight, the National TV Awards will air on ITV and everyone is wondering who will come out on top and who will go home empty-handed. It's been an incredible year for British TV and the NTAs are sure to bring some big surprises.
Ant and Dec, the nation's favorite TV presenters, are hoping to maintain their unbreakable winning streak by taking home the coveted gong for the 22nd year in a row. They are nominated for three awards tonight, but there is one category that may prove to be more challenging than the others.
Last year, This Morning was met with boos, but with a new team of presenters including Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, will they receive a better reception tonight? The 2023 NTAs were dominated by Happy Valley in the drama categories, but this year, the highly acclaimed Mr Bates Versus The Post Office faces stiff competition from the most talked about series in the world, Baby Reindeer. And as reigning champion of Best Soaps, will EastEnders once again take home the top prize?
I have my predictions for who will win big tonight and who will go home empty-handed. In my opinion, Mr Bates Versus The Post Office will win Best Drama. This powerful drama has had a significant impact on the nation, shedding light on the ongoing Post Office scandal and leading to real-life changes. It's a tough contender against Baby Reindeer, which would have easily won in any other year.
For the Best Returning Drama, I believe Bridgerton will beat out The Crown. Bridgerton's latest season was arguably its best yet, with Lady Penelope Featherington at the forefront of its steamy plot. The Crown, on the other hand, lost its way in its last season, and I wouldn't be surprised if Vera surprises with a win, especially since it was recently announced that it will be the show's final season.
In the Best Drama Performance category, I think Toby Jones will narrowly beat out Jessica Gunning. While Gunning's performance was exceptional, Jones' portrayal of Mr Bates in the timely and impactful Mr Bates Versus The Post Office is hard to compete with.
As the Soap Editor for The Agency, I have my predictions for the soap categories as well. Last year, EastEnders swept all the soap awards, and it seems like it could be their year once again. With major character returns and a live episode on the horizon, EastEnders is the clear favorite for Best Serial Drama Performance, with Angela Wynter's performance in the two-hander episode with Patrick Trueman being universally praised.
When it comes to consistency, social media buzz, and ratings, EastEnders is undoubtedly the one to watch. I wouldn't be surprised if they win all the soap categories once again, but I also wouldn't count out the other soaps.
In the factual entertainment category, Jeremy Clarkson's Farm seems to be the front-runner. Love him or hate him, Clarkson has won over even his biggest critics with the show's success on Amazon Prime Video. While Martin Lewis may have been a more important voice in the past year, I have to admit that Clarkson's Farm is a deserving winner.
For Best Comedy, I believe Ghosts should take home the prize, but I fear that Mrs. Brown's Boys' loyal fan base may sway the vote in their favor. If it can't be Ghosts, I hope the award goes to Brassic.
Overall, it's been an incredible year for British TV, and the NTAs are sure to be a night full of surprises. Who will win big and who will go home empty-handed? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure, This Morning hasn't recovered enough to be a contender for an NTA this year.
The highly anticipated National TV Awards are back on ITV tonight, and it's safe to say that viewers are in for some major surprises after what has been an eventful year for British TV. All eyes will be on the nation's favorite TV presenters, Ant and Dec, as they aim to extend their winning streak for yet another year, having taken home the coveted award for the past 22 years. They have been nominated for three categories, but one in particular might prove to be a tough battle for them.
Last year, This Morning received a less-than-ideal response from the audience, but with a new lineup of presenters led by Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, could they possibly turn things around and win over the viewers tonight? The 2023 NTAs were dominated by Happy Valley in the drama categories, and this year, another gripping drama, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office, has captured the hearts of the audience and sparked conversations all around the world. However, it is up against the highly talked about series, Baby Reindeer, which has taken the world by storm. As for the Best Soap award, EastEnders is currently the reigning champion, but will they be able to hold onto their title tonight?
Now, onto the predictions. In my opinion, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office will undoubtedly take home the Best Drama award. This powerful and thought-provoking drama shed light on one of the biggest injustices in the UK, the Post Office scandal, and even prompted the government to take action. It's a tough competition, especially with Baby Reindeer in the running, but Mr. Bates vs The Post Office has made such a significant impact that it deserves to win. Speaking of Baby Reindeer, if it had been released in any other year, it would have been a clear winner for the Best Drama award.
In the returning drama category, Bridgerton has a strong chance of beating The Crown, which many believe has lost its charm in its latest season. However, Vera may just surprise us all and take home the award, especially since it has been announced that the next season will be its last. Moving on to the Best Drama Performance, Toby Jones may just beat Jessica Gunning for his powerful performance in Mr. Bates vs The Post Office. Although Gunning's performance was equally brilliant, I have a feeling that the presence of Mr. Bates in almost every category will sway the judges in his favor.
As for the soap categories, EastEnders seems to be on a roll and has a good chance of winning big once again. The show has maintained its momentum over the past year, with major character returns and a live episode where the audience gets to choose the outcome. Angela Wynter's two-hander with Patrick Trueman was exceptional, and I believe she will walk away with the Serial Drama Performance award, much to the delight of fans. Of course, the other soaps also have a chance, but EastEnders has been consistently delivering great storylines and generating buzz on social media, making it a strong contender for all the soap awards.
Now, onto some other categories. Jeremy Clarkson may actually win an NTA for Clarkson's Farm, which has been a huge hit on Amazon Prime Video. While there are other deserving nominees, such as Martin Lewis, I have to admit that no one else in the factual entertainment category has captured the audience's attention like Clarkson has. Ghosts should win the Best Comedy award, but I'm doubtful considering Mrs. Brown's Boys' loyal fan base and their tendency to vote in large numbers. However, if it can't be Ghosts, then I hope the award goes to Brassic.
Finally, let's talk about This Morning. While it has been a staple in British TV for years, it hasn't quite recovered from last year's backlash and may not win any awards tonight. But who knows, anything can happen at the NTAs. All we can do is wait and see who takes home the big prizes and who goes home empty-handed.
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