But after thanking his family, O'Carroll was quick to praise the Netflix-produced show as "one of the best things I've ever seen", drawing a wave of gratitude and a smile from Gervais in the crowd.
In 2018 its Christmas special brought in 6.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched programme of the day.The pair enjoyed a second win of the night with best entertainment programme I'm a Celebrity..., which they present, and dedicated the award to those affected by the bushfires in Australia, where the programme is filmed. Handfuls of celebrities turned up at the London event wearing sheer dresses, despite the temperature plummeting in the UK overnight. "When I die, which I will, they will show this clip on the news - me in my pants," quipped Walliams.The health secretary is expected to announce new guidance for those with symptoms in England on Thursday. The biggest names in TV have come together for the National Television Awards' 25th ceremony at London's ... Celebs dazzle on the red carpet at the National Television Awards 2020 28/01/2020. There were wins for the usual suspects Strictly Come Dancing, This Morning and Emmerdale too during the event at London's O2 Arena.Special recognition award - Sir Michael PalinSlipping into character and a thick Welsh accent for a second, Jones, or Nessa rather, delivered a pointed message to audience member and alleged former flame Sir Tom Jones.Best factual programme - Odd One Out, Jesy NelsonThe awards, voted for by the British public, saw Jesy Nelson, Peaky Blinders and Sir Michael Palin all collect prizes.Phoebe Waller-Bridge's dark comedy, Fleabag, won big at the recent Emmys, Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, but the show was overlooked on Tuesday night in favour of Brendan O'Carroll's Saturday night sitcom, Mrs Brown's Boys. National Television Awards 2020: Red carpet in pictures . "Comedy is hard, it's not easy," declared the Irish writer, actor and comedian.In the best challenge show category, Love Island lost out to The Great British Bake Off.Ant and Dec, meanwhile, enjoyed their 19th straight NTA success as best presenters.
Strictly host Tess Daly, meanwhile, paid tribute to her late former showbiz colleague Bruce Forsyth, whose name now adorns one of the awards.Peaky Blinders picked up two gongs; best drama again and best drama performance for Cillian Murphy - though you might know him better as the gangster Thomas Shelby.
I'm such a baby," declared the Little Mix star.Impact award - Gavin & StaceyThe show began with a VT of him playing a strange version of himself, appearing before even stranger versions of The X Factor judges, who were also played by the host himself.Best serial drama performance - Katie McGlynn, Coronation StreetHolly Willoughby praised her co-host Phillip Schofield - "this silver haired man with a heart of gold". "There's still a lot of electricity between me and Tom and don't you knows it," she added.Best talent show- Strictly Come DancingThe feature was inspired by her experiences of online trolling when she first rose to fame as a youngster with the band on The X Factor.Best live magazine show - This MorningMrs Brown's Boys has beaten Fleabag and After Life to win a fifth comedy prize at the National Television Awards.
"I want to thank every single person that was in the documentary for being so brave and courageous to tell their own story to the world," she added.She thanked the soap's bosses for "trusting me with this huge story line" and dedicated the award to her late granddad, who had encouraged her to put herself forward for it. Mrs Brown's Boys: The long life of a critic-proof comedy . Red Carpet News brings you all the latest Film & Entertainment News. "I don't know what you're laughing at Tom, you never writes, you never phones...The episode became the UK's most-watched scripted TV programme of the entire 2010s, with days to spare.The nation's favourite double act admitted the ceremony was getting more tense for them as the years went by.
"I'm so sorry, this is so overwhelming. BAFTA TV Awards pre-show to live stream online in place of red carpet with very special guests The event will be hosted by comedian Tom Allen … "He had a skill in being very ruthless but also being charming at the same time" said Sir Michael.Jones admitted that she wished co-writer and now US-dweller James Corden "was here to share this".These are external links and will open in a new windowBest TV presenter - Ant & Dec"He and I have been on a journey that has lasted over 15 years. 22.01.15 Alesha Dixon In Rick Owens – 2015 National Television Awards Singers Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and DJ Khaled arrive on the red carpet for the Grammy Awards 2020 musical awards in Los Angeles Topics National Television Awards 2020