Stars of the small screen are uniting for one of Britain's most prestigious awards ceremonies – the Bafta TV Awards, and we couldn't be more excited to see which stars will win the biggest awards of the evening. Will Keeley Hawes take home a trophy for best actress and best supporting actress? Or will Killing Eve sweep the board after receiving six nominations? Find out everything you need to know about the Bafta TV Awards 2019…
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When are the Baftas TV Awards 2019?
The Bafta TV Awards take place tonight, Sunday 12 May on London's Southbank at the Royal Festival Hall. The glitzy ceremony has been held at the stunning venue since 2016.
Baftas TV red carpet glamour
Without a doubt, the thigh-slit was the red carpet trend of the evening with Holly Willoughby, Rochelle Humes and Charlotte Hawkins looked sensational as they walked into the ceremony. Check out our gallery of all the best looks and see what the Strictly Come Dancing stars wore.
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Holly Willoughby wowed in a sensational dress for this year's awards
Where to watch the Bafta TV Awards 2019
You can watch the ceremony on BBC1 from 8pm tonight. It is not broadcast live, but instead shown a few hours later after the show has finished in an edited-down version. You can also watch and stream the event on BBC iPlayer.
© Photo: Getty ImagesGraham Norton is hosting the Bafta TV Awards
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Who is hosting the Bafta TV Awards 2019?
Graham Norton is this year's master of ceremonies, having previously hosted the bash in 2005. Speaking in a statement after the announcement, the TV presenter said: "It has been almost 15 years since I first hosted the Television Awards and what a pleasure it is to be returning to host once again. 2018 was a stand-out year for television and I look forward to seeing the brilliant talent in our industry rewarded."
Rochelle looked stunning in a leg-revealling black dress
Who are the Bafta TV Awards 2019 nominees? - stay tuned for WINNERS who will be UPDATED LIVE
Drama Series
Bodyguard (BBC One) Killing Eve (BBC Three) - WINNERSave Me (Sky Atlantic)Informer (BBC One)
Special Award
Nicola Shindler - WINNER
Soap and Continuing Drama
CasualtyCoronation Street - WINNEREastendersHollyoaks
Leading Actress
Jodie Comer – Killing Eve (BBC America/BBC Three) - WINNERSandra Oh – Killing Eve (BBC America/BBC Three)Keeley Hawes – Bodyguard (BBC One)Ruth Wilson – Mrs Wilson (BBC One)
Leading Actor
Hugh Grant – A Very English Scandal (BBC One)Chance Perdomo – Killed By My Debt (BBC Three)Lucian Msamati – Kiri (Channel 4)Benedict Cumberbatch – Patrick Melrose (Showtime/Sky Atlantic) - WINNER
© Photo: BBCJodie Comer is nominated for Leading Actress
Supporting Actor
Alex Jennings – Unforgotten (ITV)Ben Whishaw – A Very English Scandal (BBC One) - WINNERKim Bodnia – Killing Eve (BBC One)Stephen Graham – Save Me (Sky Atlantic)
Shirley opened up about Darcey Bussell's replacement on the red carpet
Supporting Actress
Billie Piper – Collateral (BBC Two)Fiona Shaw – Killing Eve (BBC One) - WINNERKeeley Hawes – Mrs Wilson (BBC One)Monica Dolan – A Very English Scandal (BBC One)
Reality and Construction Fact
Dragon's DenI'm A Celebrity....Get Me Out Of Here! - WINNEROld People's Home for 4 Year OldsThe Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night
Entertainment Programme
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV)Britain’s Got Talent (ITV) - WINNERMichael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC One)Strictly Come Dancing (BBC One)
Mini Series
A Very English ScandalKiriMrs WilsonPatrick Melrose - WINNER
Comedy Entertainment Program
The Big Narstie ShowThe Last LegA League of Their Own - WINNERWould I Lie to You?
Factual Series
24 Hours in A&ELife and Death Row: The Mass ExecutionLouis Theroux's Altered States - WINNER Prison
News Coverage
Bullying and Harassment in the House of Commons (Newsnight)Cambridge Analytica Uncovered - WINNERGood Morning Britain: On a Knife EdgeGood Morning Britain: Thomas Markle Exclusive
© Photo: BBCKeeley Hawes is nominated for Leading Actress and Supporting Actress
Who is attending the Bafta TV Awards 2019?
It is certainly a star-studded affair and the red carpet will be awash with some of TV's biggest names. Confirmed attendees include nominees Benedict Cumberbatch, Ant & Dec, Dermot O'Leary, Jodie Comer, Keeley Hawes, Kirsty Young, Louis Theroux, Piers Morgan and Ruth Wilson. Other famous faces set to appear include Claudia Winkleman, Coleen Nolan, Kate Garraway, Prue Leith, Susanna Reid, Tess Daly and Victoria Derbyshire.
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Who will present at the Bafta TV Awards 2019?
Celebrities lined up to hand out a prestigious Bafta to winners on the night include Holly Willoughby, Suranne Jones, David Schwimmer, Lenny Henry and Kelsey Grammar.
Who is performing at the Bafta TV Awards 2019?
Choirmaster Gareth Malone and students from the Kensington Aldridge Academy, which sits at the foot of Grenfell Tower, will be opening tonight's ceremony. They were recently seen performing together in the BBC Two series The Choir: Our School by the Tower. Of the Bafta performance, Gareth said in a statement: "The response to the series has been overwhelming. We wanted to give the students a platform to showcase their amazing talent, and to offer up a positive story following an incredibly difficult period for the school, and I’m thrilled they’ll have the chance to perform at the Baftas."
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