The U.K.’s Broadcasting Press Guild held its 46th Television and Radio Awards at London’s Banking Hall on Friday, with “Chernobyl” and “The Virtues” among the winners.
The Bpg Awards, given for work commissioned or premiered in the U.K. and screened in 2019, are selected independently by TV and radio correspondents, critics and previewers.
“I’m proud to say that, for the second year in a row, a record number of votes were cast for the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, which is testament to the enduring qualities of the Bpg and the continued vibrancy of British television,” said Bpg chair Jake Kanter.
“Chernobyl” (Sky Atlantic) was named best drama series, while “The Virtues” (Channel 4) won the award for best single drama or miniseries.
Film and TV director Michael Apted was awarded the Bpg Jury Prize for the “Up” series, which began in 1964 with a profile of 14 seven-year-old...
The Bpg Awards, given for work commissioned or premiered in the U.K. and screened in 2019, are selected independently by TV and radio correspondents, critics and previewers.
“I’m proud to say that, for the second year in a row, a record number of votes were cast for the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, which is testament to the enduring qualities of the Bpg and the continued vibrancy of British television,” said Bpg chair Jake Kanter.
“Chernobyl” (Sky Atlantic) was named best drama series, while “The Virtues” (Channel 4) won the award for best single drama or miniseries.
Film and TV director Michael Apted was awarded the Bpg Jury Prize for the “Up” series, which began in 1964 with a profile of 14 seven-year-old...
- 3/13/2020
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
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