Bafta TV Awards 2018: When is it, how to watch and who is presenting?
When is the awards ceremony happening? Who is hosting? Who is most likely to win?
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Your support makes all the difference.The British Academy Television Awards - also known as the Bafta TV Awards - are fast-approaching.
Since 1955, the ceremony has been hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta).
As the most exciting night of the year for British television, the awards show is comparable to the prestigious Emmys in the US.
It's set to be a star-studded night where some of our favourite actors and actresses have the chance of taking home a prized golden statue.
Before it takes place this Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, here's everything you need to know about the evening.
What time does it start?
The Bafta TV Awards will start at 8pm UK time on Sunday May 13 via BBC 1.
How do I watch it?
Coverage of the red carpet will be available for streaming on YouTube. It will be hosted by Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp. To watch the ceremony, you'll be able to stream it on the BBC iPlayer from 8pm onwards.
Who is hosting?
For the second year in a row, the awards ceremony will be hosted by The Great British Bake-Off alumnus Sue Perkins. Love Island narrator Iain Stirling will provide voiceover for the night.
Who is nominated?
Nominees include Claire Foy (The Crown) and Thandie Newton (Line of Duty) are both up for leading actress awards. Other shows that raked in the most nominations include Line of Duty, The Crown, Three Girls and Black Mirror. You can see the full list of Bafta's TV Award nominees here.
Who will receive special awards?
Football commentator John Motson OBE will receive the Special Award, while war reporter Katie Adie OBE will receive the Bafta Fellowship.
Who is going to win?
For the leading actress category, it will likely come down to Foy (The Crown) and Newton (Line of Duty). In the supporting actress category, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Broadchurch) is looking like a likely contender for her portrayal of a rape survivor. The Handmaid's Tale could nab the International Award. With Anthony McPartlin under fire for his drunk-driving conviction, Ant & Dec might not be receiving the award for Entertainment programme, so it seems as if the non-controversial alternative to win will be Michael McIntyre (Michael McIntyre's Big Show).
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