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North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
EastEnders dominates British Soap Awards with eight prizes
The ceremony, hosted at Hackney Empire in London by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from the biggest soaps in the country go head to head for best scenes, performances and storylines. The popular BBC show won eight prizes on the night. It also took home the highly anticipated award for Best British Soap, with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason. A post shared by EastEnders (@bbceastenders) Other awards given out to EastEnders and its cast included Best Dramatic Performance, handed to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. The Best Single Episode went to Phil's Psychosis, which saw him hallucinate scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985. EastEnders also won Scene Of The Year, for Angie Watts' shock return as a ghost during its 40th anniversary episode. Other EastEnders wins were Navin Chowdhry, named Villain of the Year for his portrayal of Nish Panesar, and Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca Jackson, who took home Best Comedy performance. Best On-Screen Partnership was won by Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman and Angela Wynter, who plays his ex-wife, Yolande Trueman. Other awards on the night went to Hollyoaks, which won three, including an award for the abuse storyline between Osborne twins Jack Junior (JJ) and Frankie, played by Ryan Mulvey and Isabelle Smith. ITV's Emmerdale won Best Young Performer for 16-year-old Amelia Flanagan, who plays April Windsor. Emmerdale achieved a second award through Mike Plant, who won the Tony Warren Award. Coronation Street took home just one prize, with an outstanding achievement award for David Neilson, cafe owner Roy Cropper, who joined the show nearly three decades ago. Ever wondered what it really takes to be a paramedic? Before stepping into uniform, Tanisha spent the day with the North West Ambulance Service to see what goes into being a real-life hero 🚑 Recommended reading: While the awards ceremony took place on May 31, it will be airing on TV. The British Soap Awards will be on ITV1 and ITVX on Thursday, June 5, at 8pm.


RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
EastEnders dominates British Soap Awards with eight prizes
EastEnders dominated the British Soap Awards with eight prizes including Best British Soap. The ceremony, hosted at Hackney Empire in London by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from the biggest soaps in the country go head to head for best scenes, performances and storylines. The BBC show took home the highly anticipated award for best British soap with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor David Jason. Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, took home the award for Best Dramatic Performance and EastEnders also claimed the award for Best Single Episode for Phil's Psychosis which saw him hallucinate scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985. EastEnders won Scene Of The Year for Angie Watts' shock return as a ghost during its 40th anniversary episode. Navin Chowdhry took home the Villain of the Year award for his portrayal of Nish Panesar, the calculating manipulative husband to Suki Panesar, played by Balvinder Sopal, who was killed by his son after being pushed off a balcony. EasEnders' Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca Jackson, took home Best Comedy performance while Lacey Turner claimed Best Leading Performer for her portrayal of Stacey Slater. Best On-Screen Partnership was won by Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman and Angela Wynter, who plays his ex-wife Yolande Trueman. Hollyoaks took home three awards including Best Newcomer for Isabelle Smith who plays Frankie Osborne, the daughter of Suzanne Ashworth and Darren Osborne and twin sister of JJ Osborne. The Channel 4 soap won Best Storyline for raising the issue of sibling sexual abuse and the Osbornes were named Best Family. ITV's Emmerdale won Best Young Performer for 16-year old Amelia Flanagan who plays April Windsor, the half-sister of Leo Goskirk and daughter of police officer Donna Windsor and chef Marlon Dingle. The Tony Warren Award went to Emmerdale' s Mike Plant. Coronation Street t ook home only one prize with an outstanding achievement award for David Neilson, cafe owner Roy Cropper, who joined the show nearly three decades ago. The award was presented by Julie Hesmondhalgh who played Roy's late wife Hayley Cropper. Among the stars on the red carpet on Saturday evening were Hollyoaks actress Jorgi Porter and Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien who had chosen the the same dress. The awards will air at 8pm on Thursday 5 June on Virgin Media One and ITV1.


Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
EastEnders dominates British Soap Awards with eight prizes
EastEnders dominated the British Soap Awards with eight prizes including Best British Soap. The ceremony, hosted at Hackney Empire in London by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from the biggest soaps in the country go head to head for best scenes, performances and storylines. The BBC show took home the highly anticipated award for best British soap with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason. Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, took home the award for Best Dramatic Performance and EastEnders also claimed the award for Best Single Episode for Phil's Psychosis which saw him hallucinate scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985. Eastenders won Scene Of The Year for Angie Watts' shock return as a ghost during its 40th anniversary episode. Navin Chowdhry took home the Villain of the Year award for his portrayal of Nish Panesar, the calculating manipulative husband to Suki Panesar, played by Balvinder Sopal, who was killed by his son after being pushed off a balcony. Eastenders' Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca Jackson, took home Best Comedy performance while Lacey Turner claimed Best Leading Performer for her portrayal of Stacey Slater. Best On-Screen Partnership was won by Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman and Angela Wynter, who plays his ex-wife Yolande Trueman. Hollyoaks took home three awards including Best Newcomer for Isabelle Smith who plays Frankie Osborne, the daughter of Suzanne Ashworth and Darren Osborne and twin sister of JJ Osborne. The Channel 4 soap won Best Storyline for raising the issue of sibling sexual abuse and the Osbornes were named Best Family. ITV's Emmerdale won Best Young Performer for 16-year old Amelia Flanagan who plays April Windsor, the half-sister of Leo Goskirk and daughter of police officer Donna Windsor and chef Marlon Dingle. The Tony Warren Award went to Emmerdale's Mike Plant. Coronation Street took home only one prize with an outstanding achievement award for David Neilson, cafe owner Roy Cropper, who joined the show nearly three decades ago. The award was presented by Julie Hesmondhalgh who played Roy's late wife Hayley Cropper. Among the stars on the red carpet on Saturday evening were Hollyoaks actress Jorgi Porter and Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien who had chosen the the same dress. The awards will air at 8pm on Thursday June 5 on ITV1 and ITVX.

South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
EastEnders dominates British Soap Awards with eight prizes
The ceremony, hosted at Hackney Empire in London by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from the biggest soaps in the country go head to head for best scenes, performances and storylines. The BBC show took home the highly anticipated award for best British soap with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason. Anita Dobson, who played Angie Watts in EastEnders, attending the British Soap Awards 2025 (Ian West/PA) Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, took home the award for Best Dramatic Performance and EastEnders also claimed the award for Best Single Episode for Phil's Psychosis which saw him hallucinate scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985. Eastenders won Scene Of The Year for Angie Watts' shock return as a ghost during its 40th anniversary episode. Navin Chowdhry took home the Villain of the Year award for his portrayal of Nish Panesar, the calculating manipulative husband to Suki Panesar, played by Balvinder Sopal, who was killed by his son after being pushed off a balcony. Eastenders' Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca Jackson, took home Best Comedy performance while Lacey Turner claimed Best Leading Performer for her portrayal of Stacey Slater. Best On-Screen Partnership was won by Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman and Angela Wynter, who plays his ex-wife Yolande Trueman. Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter won Best On-Screen Partnership (Ian West/PA) Hollyoaks took home three awards including Best Newcomer for Isabelle Smith who plays Frankie Osborne, the daughter of Suzanne Ashworth and Darren Osborne and twin sister of JJ Osborne. The Channel 4 soap won Best Storyline for raising the issue of sibling sexual abuse and the Osbornes were named Best Family. ITV's Emmerdale won Best Young Performer for 16-year old Amelia Flanagan who plays April Windsor, the half-sister of Leo Goskirk and daughter of police officer Donna Windsor and chef Marlon Dingle. The Tony Warren Award went to Emmerdale's Mike Plant. Among the stars on the red carpet were Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter (left) and Coronation Street actress Tina O'Brien who wore the same dress (Ian West/PA) Coronation Street took home only one prize with an outstanding achievement award for David Neilson, cafe owner Roy Cropper, who joined the show nearly three decades ago. The award was presented by Julie Hesmondhalgh who played Roy's late wife Hayley Cropper. Among the stars on the red carpet on Saturday evening were Hollyoaks actress Jorgi Porter and Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien who had chosen the the same dress. The awards will air at 8pm on Thursday June 5 on ITV1 and ITVX.


The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
EastEnders dominates British Soap Awards with eight prizes
The BBC show took home the highly anticipated award for best British soap with the trophy presented by Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason. Anita Dobson, who played Angie Watts in EastEnders, attending the British Soap Awards 2025 (Ian West/PA) Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, took home the award for Best Dramatic Performance and EastEnders also claimed the award for Best Single Episode for Phil's Psychosis which saw him hallucinate scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985. Eastenders won Scene Of The Year for Angie Watts' shock return as a ghost during its 40th anniversary episode. Navin Chowdhry took home the Villain of the Year award for his portrayal of Nish Panesar, the calculating manipulative husband to Suki Panesar, played by Balvinder Sopal, who was killed by his son after being pushed off a balcony. Eastenders' Patsy Palmer, who plays Bianca Jackson, took home Best Comedy performance while Lacey Turner claimed Best Leading Performer for her portrayal of Stacey Slater. Best On-Screen Partnership was won by Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman and Angela Wynter, who plays his ex-wife Yolande Trueman. Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter won Best On-Screen Partnership (Ian West/PA) Hollyoaks took home three awards including Best Newcomer for Isabelle Smith who plays Frankie Osborne, the daughter of Suzanne Ashworth and Darren Osborne and twin sister of JJ Osborne. The Channel 4 soap won Best Storyline for raising the issue of sibling sexual abuse and the Osbornes were named Best Family. ITV's Emmerdale won Best Young Performer for 16-year old Amelia Flanagan who plays April Windsor, the half-sister of Leo Goskirk and daughter of police officer Donna Windsor and chef Marlon Dingle. The Tony Warren Award went to Emmerdale's Mike Plant. Among the stars on the red carpet were Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter (left) and Coronation Street actress Tina O'Brien who wore the same dress (Ian West/PA) Coronation Street took home only one prize with an outstanding achievement award for David Neilson, cafe owner Roy Cropper, who joined the show nearly three decades ago. The award was presented by Julie Hesmondhalgh who played Roy's late wife Hayley Cropper. Among the stars on the red carpet on Saturday evening were Hollyoaks actress Jorgi Porter and Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien who had chosen the the same dress. The awards will air at 8pm on Thursday June 5 on ITV1 and ITVX.