In My Skin and We Are Lady Parts lead RTS Programme Awards
- RTS Programme Awards 2022 winners were announced last night
- We Are Lady Parts has claimed the comedy writer and female comedy performance prizes
- In My Skin took female actor and drama awards, while Alma's Not Normal was named best scripted comedy
Channel 4's We Are Lady Parts and In My Skin, BBC Three's comedy drama, lead the winners at the RTS Programme Awards 2022, revealed at a ceremony last night.
In an event at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, Tom Allen hosted proceedings that saw BBC One named Network of the Year and Graham Norton collecting the covid-delayed Outstanding Contribution to British Television Award for 2020.
Comedy programmes and talent to pick up prizes were as follows.
Writer (Comedy)
Nida Manzoor - We Are Lady Parts (Working Title Television for Channel 4)
The judges commended writing that "was unpredictable, subverted stereotypes and kept you laughing throughout".
Scripted Comedy
Alma's Not Normal (Expectation for BBC)
Selecting the winner, the judges said of this show, "it's laugh out loud funny but at times profound and heart breaking, with wonderful writing throughout".
Comedy Performance (Female)
Anjana Vasan - We Are Lady Parts (Working Title Television for Channel 4)
"Original, authentic and very funny", said the judges of the winner. Her performance "was full of little touches that made the script even funnier."
Comedy Performance (Male)
Samson Kayo - Bloods (Roughcut Television in association with Sky Studios for Sky One)
The judges described the performance by the winner as "one of real heart, warmth and originality".
Actor (Female)
Gabrielle Creevy - In My Skin (Expectation for BBC)
The judges described this performance as "really very special. The actor's skilfully nuanced work in this piece was quite exceptional."
Breakthrough Award
Adjani Salmon - Dreaming Whilst Black (Big Deal Films for BBC)
The judges described the winner as "giving a performance that supported the writing really deftly...a performer whose work is charismatic and charming...a star in the making".
Children's Programme
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud (The Illuminated Film Company for CITV)
The judges called this programme, "original, surprising, modern and unpatronising. It has a fresh approach that really appeals to its audience."
Comedy Entertainment
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan (Expectation & Momo G for Channel 4)
The winning show, said the judges, "has a real sense of occasion, and is full of brilliantly entertaining format beats".
Drama Series
In My Skin (Expectation for BBC)
"You felt like you were there with them...a piece that was moving, powerful and authentic" said the judges.
Presenter
Munya Chawawa - Race Around Britain (Expectation and Munz Made It for YouTube Originals)
The winning presenter, the judges said, "skilfully unpacks serious points with a light and mischievous touch, making tricky subject matter really accessible".