The National Television Awards: The Hilarious, Touching And Heart-Warming
As the stars gather together to celebrate a truly amazing year in television, the evening inevitably had bittersweet overtones with the tragic death of 'Corrie' actress Anne Kirkbride. But that didn’t completely dampen the spirits as her friends and colleagues celebrated her amazing life, paying their respects in an emotional and heart-warming tribute to the small screen legend and national treasure. Goodbye Anne, you will be sorely missed.
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1. The cast of 'EastEnders' know how to travel on mass in style!
Hats off to the cast of the soap who chose to arrive via public transport, rather an a fancy limousine. Bravo guys! Picture: Twitter
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2. Heart's very own Toby Anstis grabs a selfie with funny man Alan Carr.
Looks like the Heart presenter's story that he's been busy "working" all night may just have been blown out of the water. Busted Tobes! Picture: Twitter
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3. Eeek! No one told us zombies has some how got on the loose!
Don't worry though, the colourful characters are really just cast members of 'The Walking Dead'. Phewf! Picture: PA
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4. The gorgeous Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden get snapped…taking a snap!
The lovely ladies get caught indulging in a cheeky selfie. Picture: PA
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5. Careful Ruth… don't squash Dec!
Cheeky chappies Ant and Dec get a big smooch from Ruth Langsford. Pictures: PA
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6. Totally loved up Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osbourne can't take their eyes off each other.
The dapper 'TOWIE' daddy-to-be, couldn't take his eyes off his heavily pregnant girlfriend… and we can't blame him! Pictures: PA
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7. Friends and admirers pay their respects to a true soap icon.
Many members of the audience were moved to tears as the 'Coronation Street' actor William Roache, who played Anne's on-screen husband led a deeply emotional tribute to whom he called a "vibrant, warm-hearted and loving person". The 60-year-old actress played the role of Deirdre for over 40 years and will be missed by all who knew her. Picture: PA
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8. 3, 2, 1… duck pout!
Fashion maestro Gok Wan can't resist pulling a hilarious pose for the cameras! Picture: PA
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9. Sandra and Sandy from the Channel 4 show 'Googlebox' celebrate the show's win.
The two hilarious women are overcome with joy as they collect their award for 'Best Factual Programme'. You go girls! Picture: PA
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10. Sheridan Smith looks somewhat surprised to be awarded 'Best Drama Performance' for 'Cilla'.
No wonder the starlet looks a little ruffled, she missed picking up her gong due to being stuck in terrible traffic! Picture: PA
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11. Lorraine Kelly has a bit of a red carpet blunder when her dress gets caught in her shoe!
Luckily help is at hand to sort her out… and of course, being Lorraine, she just laughs it off! Like water off a duck's back. Picture: PA
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12. Some of the 'EastEnders' cast celebrate their momentous evening!
Danny Dyer, Maddy Hill and Kellie Bright all look thrilled to have picked up three awards on behalf of 'EastEnders' during the night. The cast dedicated their wins to the late and great Anne Kirkbride, who actor Adam Woodyatt thanked for her endurance as a character. Picture: PA
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13. Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry celebrate their brilliant win.
The adorable pair proudly show off their accolade. Picture: Twitter
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14. Doesn't he half scrub up well our Tobes…and Maddy doesn't look too bad either!
Cheeky Toby once again tries to convince us that he's hard at work, whilst hanging out with his famous friends! Picture: Twitter
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15. Sadly a sick Ferne Cotton couldn't make it, but she wished her colleagues the very best of luck!
"Gutted I won't make the NTAs tonight. Been ill all week and I'm still not night. Go team 'Celebrity Juice'." Picture: Twitter