Gallery: Preparing for the TV Awards

Monday 01 June

See how the awards seating plan is set up in this gallery of images taken during preparations for the Television Awards Ceremony at the London Palladium in 2009.

A Host of Stars

A glittering array of stars from the world of Television will attend the Awards (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
Preparation, Preparation, Preparation

Weeks of meticulous planning and preparation go into creating AWards of the highest standard (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
In Top Gear

The Top Gear trio of Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May will be attending the ceremony (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
Joanna Lumley, Rob Brydon...

BAFTA-winner Joanna Lumley and Comedian Rob Bydon's seats are reserved for the big night. Lumley is set to present the Actor category (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
Rickaaay!!!

Sid Owen and Patsy Palmer have recently renewed their onscreen partnership in the BAFTA-nominated Eastenders and will present the Drama Series category (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
Academy Fellowship

Strictly Come Dancing star Alesha Dixon will sit next to Song and Dance Man Bruce Forsyth. The legendary presenter will receive the Academy's highest honour, the Fellowship, at this year's awards (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
Alan Carr

Comedian Alan Carr will be amongst the faces in the star-studded audience (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
Tamzin Outhwaite

Hotel Babylon star Tamzin Outhwaite will present the Sky+ Audience Award for the Programme of the Year (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).
Preparing the Palladium

The seating plan at the London Palladium is prepared ahead of the Television awards ceremony (pic: BAFTA / James Kennedy).