Strictly Come Dancing: Special Award 2014

Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC’s blockbuster entertainment series, was honoured with a special BAFTA at the 2014 Television Craft Awards.

The hit show scooped the Award in recognition of the outstanding creative and technical teamwork that brings the much-loved dance competition to the screen.

Its delivered consistently high-quality, live entertainment over the past ten years of production, fronted by presenters Tess Daley and Bruce Forsyth.

Strictly contestant Kara Tointon and long-standing dance star Anton Du Beke presented the Award to Nikki Parson, the show’s director, at The Brewery in London on 27 April 2014.

“This Award is to honour the craft people who bring a show that entertains millions each week to life,” says Andrew Newman, chairman of BAFTA’s Television Committee.

The BBC’s controller of entertainment production Katie Taylor described the news as “wonderful”, praising the “hugely talented team” behind Strictly.

Meanwhile, the show’s director Nikki Parsons said the crew are “so excited” and explained: “Everyone gives 110% to give the show the highest possible production values throughout every series, so it is an honour for us to be recognised for our contribution to the huge success of Strictly over the last 10 years.”

“This Special Award commends the outstanding craftsmanship of the phenomenon that is Strictly Come Dancing, which has set new standards for talent and creativity both here in the UK and around the world.” – Andrew Newman, chair of BAFTA’s Television Committee

A BAFTA Special Award is one of the academy’s highest honours. It recognises an outstanding contribution to film, games or television. You can see more award winners in our Awards database.

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