BAFTA Television Awards 2020 reveal the nominees for its Must-See Moment category with Gavin And Stacey and Line Of Duty leading the shortlist
The BAFTA Television Awards 2020 announced the nominees for the Must-See Moment category on Wednesday.
The conclusion to last year’s Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, in which Ruth Jones’ character Nessa proposed to James Corden’s alter-ego Smithy, is among the contenders in the shortlist, which is voted for by the British public.
Line Of Duty’s shock killing of undercover police officer John Corbett, played by Stephen Graham, is up for the award, while the scene where Arya Stark kills the Night King in the final season of Game Of Thrones also got a nod.
Nominated: The BAFTA Television Awards 2020 revealed the nominees for its Must-See Moment category on Wednesday, with Gavin And Stacey and Line Of Duty leading the shortlist
Michael Griffiths’ post-Casa Amor recoupling on last summer’s edition of the ITV2 reality show Love Island has also been shortlisted, and is the only reality show to have been selected in the category.
While the sad passing of Coronation Street character Sinead Osbourne – portrayed by Katie McGlynn – from cervical cancer also received a nod.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag completes the shortlist, for the scene where her titular character visits the hot priest in his church, which ends up being a catalyst in their relationship.
Modern classic: Line Of Duty’s shock killing of undercover police officer John Corbett, played by Stephen Graham, is also up for the award, which is voted on by fans
What a moment: The conclusion to last year’s Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, in which Ruth Jones’ character Nessa proposed to James Corden’s alter-ego Smithy, was given a nod
Dramatic: The scene where Arya Stark (Maisie Williams, pictured) killed the Night King in the final season of Game Of Thrones is also one of the nominees
The awards show will be held in a closed studio on July 31, and in accordance with government guidelines amid the coronavirus crisis the ceremony will be socially distanced with nominees accepting their prizes virtually.
Broadcast live on BBC One from the studio, actor Richard Ayoade is set to host the show whilst following social distancing rules.
Last year’s awards show saw the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jodie Comer win for Killing Eve, while Benedict Cumberbatch earned the prize for Leading Actor for his work in the Sky miniseries Patrick Melrose.
Romance: Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag completes the shortlist with the scene where her character visits the hot priest in his church, which ends up being a catalyst in their relationship
New format: Last week, BAFTA announced the 2020 Television Awards will be held in a closed studio (pictured Phoebe and Jodie Comer who won for Killing Eve in 2019)
The shortlist was selected by an independent BAFTA-approved jury of media experts, with BAFTA Television Committee Chair Hannah Wyatt heading the group.
The winner of this year’s Must-See Moment award will be revealed on Friday July 31st when the 2020 Virgin Media British Television Academy Awards airs on BBC One.
Members of the public can vote for their favourite Must-See Moment online at www.virginmedia.com/bafta.
Unprecedented: The show will be socially distanced and nominees will be accepting prizes virtually (pictured Benedict Cumberbatch who won for Patrick Melrose in 2019)