Nicola Shindler received the Special Award at the 2019 Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards on 12 May 2019. The Award recognises this distinguished producer and executive's outstanding contribution to television.

Dame Joan Bakewell received the BAFTA Fellowship at the 2019 Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards on 12 May 2019. The Award recognises her outstanding contribution to television.

Emma Thomas received the Special Award at the 2019 British Academy Television Craft Awards on 28 April 2019. The Award recognises the legendary script supervisor's outstanding contribution to television.

On 1 October, BAFTA held a special event to celebrate This Morning, the game-changing British daytime show that has been ever-present on our screens for 30 years. Here is a selection of photographs from the event, including the presentation of a BAFTA Special Award. Words by Toby Weidmann.