Television Awards Categories

02 December 09

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

The Supporting categories together with the Comedy Performance categories are new to this year's awards, as we strive to effectively reflect the achievement of talent right across the industry.

Please note the performance categories do not incur any entry fees. They are free of charge.

ACTRESS

ACTOR

SUPPORTING ACTRESS - NEW CATEGORY

For an Actress who has made a significant contribution to the fabric of the show.

SUPPORTING ACTOR - NEW CATEGORY

For an Actor who has made a significant contribution to the fabric of the show.

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCE

This category includes stand-up.

FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY PROGRAMME - NEW CATEGORY

This includes comedy programmes, sketch shows and situation comedies.

MALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY PROGRAMME - NEW CATEGORY

This includes comedy programmes, sketch shows and situation comedies.

• View past winners in our Television Awards Database

PRODUCTION CATEGORIES

Entries for the production categories can be submitted directly by producers (both broadcasters and independent companies) at a cost of £235 + VAT per entry.

SINGLE DRAMA

• This should be a single, self-contained drama - minimum length 30 minutes. When part of a strand, the umbrella title should also be listed.
• In the event of being short-listed, a DVD of the complete drama must be submitted.

DRAMA SERIES

• A drama of more than one episode where stand-alone story lines conclude within each episode, but in which the main characters and context continue throughout the series.
• Only one episode of a series may be entered.

DRAMA SERIAL

• A drama of more than one episode where the story and characters develop throughout the series, rather than concluding at the end of each episode.
• Only one episode of a serial may be entered.

CONTINUING DRAMA

• A drama transmitted for a minimum of 20 episodes throughout the year.
• Only a single episode of no more than an hour’s duration may be entered, this excludes specials, as the episode selected must be fully representative of the series.

INTERNATIONAL

• This is for a single programme or series acquired from the international marketplace, covering all genres.
• Only a single episode may be entered.

FACTUAL SERIES

• More than one factual programme linked through a unified approach, narrative or the thematic development of a subject matter.
• Includes 'reality' programmes where the formatting consists ONLY of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention such as The Family.
• Excludes 'reality' programmes which employ further rules, intervention and/or which introduce challenges, such as The Apprentice, which should be entered in the Features category.
• Excludes strands such as Cutting Edge or One Life (individual episodes of strands can be entered for the Single Documentary award).
• Excludes Arts, History, Natural History and Science series which are eligible in the Specialist Factual category.
• Only one episode of a series may be entered.

SPECIALIST FACTUAL

• Specifically for Arts, Religion, History, Natural History & Science programmes or series and includes both factual and performance programmes.
• Excludes entire strands such as The South Bank Show or Horizon but includes individual programmes from those strands
• 'Factual drama' is only admissible when the drama content very closely and accurately recreates specific historical events and identified individuals.
• Dramas that are presented as 'factual' on the basis they broadly represent historical events should be entered in the drama categories.
• Only one episode of a series may be entered.

SINGLE DOCUMENTARY

• For one-off documentaries only.
• Includes individual episodes of factual or documentary strands (such as Cutting Edge or One Life)
• Excludes individual episodes of documentary series (such as Paul Merton’s in India) - these should be entered under the Factual Series category.
• In the event of being shortlisted, a DVD of the complete programme must be submitted.

FEATURES

• Includes Factual programmes not included in any other categories - includes cookery, gardening, lifestyle, studio discussions and factual entertainment programmes.
• Includes 'reality' programmes in which the formatting is present in the body of the programme through the application of particular rules, or the introduction of challenges such as The Apprentice or Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.
• Excludes 'reality' programmes in which the formatting consists ONLY of setting up an initial situation which is then observed unfolding without further intervention, such as The Family which would be eligible in the Factual Series category.
• Excludes overall strands.
• Only one episode of a series may be entered and it must be a true representation of the series.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

• For single films, or films from a strand that are primarily concerned with unfolding current affairs.
• The winner will demonstrate a commitment to original journalism of the highest order and will aim to provide revelation, fresh insight and analysis. It will have moved on the agenda and debate.
• It will promote new understanding through analysis or reportage, and will be representative of journalism that makes a difference.
• It may or may not have an on-screen reporter.

NEWS COVERAGE

• Coverage of an individual news programme in its entirety.
• In the case of 24-hour news channels, the broadcaster is permitted to submit news programming of up to one hour’s duration, running continuously without any internal editing.
• In the event of being short-listed, a DVD containing news coverage of one hour only is permitted.

SPORT

• Coverage of a sports programme as transmitted can include sports higlights programmes, such as Match of the Day and Today At Wimbledon.
• In the event of being short-listed, one hour only is permitted.

NEW MEDIA

• For the best use of new media in television. Awarded for excellence and innovation in offering users a multi-platform TV experience.
• The entry must relate to the UK broadcast of a TV programme and can be on any platform, including web, mobile and red button.
• The emphasis should be on creativity and viewer engagement through the moving image.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME

• Includes general entertainment programmes, variety shows, game shows, quizzes, panel games, stand-up comedy and celebrity chat shows.
• Only one episode may be entered.

COMEDY PROGRAMME

• Includes sketch programmes.
• Based upon a single episode.
• In the event of being short-listed, a DVD containing one episode only is permitted.

SITUATION COMEDY

• Only one episode may be entered.

• View past winners in our Television Awards Database

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