Steven Moffat - Special Award Recipient in 2012

16 May 12

Steven Moffat, television writer & producer of both Sherlock & Doctor Who was presented with the 2012 BAFTA Television Special Award.

The Award will be presented to Steven Moffat in recognition of his outstanding creative writing contribution to television. From his first scripted drama Press Gang in 1989, for which he won his first BAFTA, Moffat’s vast body of work includes titles such as Stay Lucky, Joking Apart, Murder Most Horrid, Chalk, Jekyll and Coupling.

On being recognised, Steven Moffat said: “Blimey! A Special Award! I didn't even know I was ill! So thrilled by this – especially after two years of Sherlock and Doctor Who, my two favourite shows ever. Of course the work, and the people I get to work with, has always been all the reward I need – a fact I'm very glad that BAFTA has disregarded.”

So thrilled by this – especially after two years of Sherlock and Doctor Who, my two favourite shows ever.

TV 2012 Steven Moffat Landscape
BAFTA/Richard Kendal“People ask me what the best thing in the world is,” he adds, “and it’s to be able to do what you love and get paid for doing it. Everywhere I go somebody will come up and say ‘I’d just like to say thank you because watching you on Rolf’s Cartoon Club got me hooked on animation and now that’s what I do for a living,’ or ‘I became an illustrator because of your programmes.’ You have no idea what a thrill that is.”

_{< Steven Moffat at the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards in 2012}

About Steven Moffat

In 2008, it was announced that he would become head writer and executive producer of Doctor Who and was instrumental in the casting of the 11th Doctor, Matt Smith. In collaboration with Mark Gatiss in 2009, he created Sherlock, following Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson's adventures in 21st century London.

The episode entitled “A Scandal In Belgravia” from the second series earned Steven a Television Craft Award for Writer at the 2012 ceremony as well as picking up BAFTAs in two other categories. (See: Sherlock Wins Three BAFTAs at the 2012 Television Craft Awards )

Olivia Wall

(08-13-2013)

"No one deserved it more, one of his first doctor who episodes: 'the empty child' was my all time favourite and his writing of Sherlock is delightfully intricate with so many twists and turns it could give me motion sickness and though he destroyed my feelings and made me enjoy tear flavoured ben&jerry's with countless deaths and sentimental moments; I still believe he is the best man for the award. Enjoy the moment Moffat, you've earned it."

Paul Morris

(06-55-2012)

"His Doctor Who writing is one of the worst in its history. His story structure is terrible."

Chris Bate

(06-55-2012)

"Steven?! Can you tell what it is yet?"

farsighted99

(06-55-2012)

"I love the fact that Steven Moffat looked truly thrilled to get this special BAFTA award (which he truly deserved), presented to him by his two lead actors from his two hit shows. Could it ever get better than this? It was a wonderful moment and and I'm very for happy for him. "

Charlotte

(06-54-2012)

"Steven Moffat is genuinely one of my favourite writers of all time, and he is one of the main ones that has influenced my dream of becoming a writer. Congratulations, you deserve this so much :). "

Laura

(28-59-2012)

"Steven Moffat, the Moff! You definitely deserve this award. You put your heart and soul into Doctor Who (my favourite show) and you genuinely deserve it! Long live the doctor! long live the moff ! :)"

Lauren

(27-58-2012)

"Steven Moffat, you are an absolutely amazing and fantastic writer. You deserve this more than words can describe . Hopefully one day I will meet Steven face to face to tell him how much I want to hate him for killing me mentally with his storylines, yet how impossible it is to hate such a fantastic person. Congratulations Steven! "