it s a sin channel 4 s powerful, vibrant drama about the impacts of the aids crisis. do you seriously think there s an illness that only kills gay men? it s up for best mini series and best writer for russell t davies, and five of its stars including 0lly alexander and lydia west have acting nominations. there are seven nominations for sky s drama comedy landscapers, about a decades old murder, including david thewlis for best actor. be back in a minute. among those just behind with six nominations, are help, a drama about a care home hit by the covid crisis. ..and the sitcom we are lady parts, about an all female muslim punk rock band. at a time when viewing figures are falling, all awards ceremonies are keen to remain relevant to the public. however, 2021 s biggest show by far, line of duty, only has three nominations in behind the scenes technical categories. but the comedian sean lock being recognised with a posthumous nomination is sure to be welcomed by most viewers. typica
the government recently eased coronavirus restrictions, meaning crowds were able to gather in auckland for the first time since august to see fireworks. the city s harbour bridge and skytower were also lit up. tonight, it s a case of happy new years & years. 0lly alexander is following in the 31st of december footsteps of robbie williams, craig david and alicia keys by playing the big bbc one concert either side of midnight. 0lly s had a remarkable 2021, starring in one of the hit tv shows of the year it s a sin. tonight he ll bejoined by the pet shop boys, who in 1987 had a huge number one single with the song that the show is named after. kylie minogue will also be making an appearance. 0lly alexander spoke to our entertainment correspondent colin paterson during rehearsals. # sanctify the love that you crave.# 0lly alexander, when you got the call saying do you want to do the bbc new year s eve show,
that was this year. because it was january. what kind of impact has it had on you, that show? being able to play that character was incredible, because i m a gay man, i got to get a link to my past, in a way, by playing something that was set in the 80s, but that has. the aids crisis directly impacts me today and so many of us, so learning all of that has been hugely profound for me. # then you re telling me you can t breathe. # well, you should set me free. # baby, if you re over me.# 2022 is almost upon us. new year s resolutions, what are you going for? my new year s resolution last year was not to search my name on the internet. and i have managed a whole year, so i m just going to keep that one going, as well. well, congratulations, 0lly alexander. thank you very much for speaking to us right at the end of 2021. thank you for speaking to me. # only got a second to midnight.# the big new years & years eve party
i love you so much. the best authored documentary award went to an emotional kate garraway, for finding derek which showed the ravaging effects of covid on her husband. it s like there s a disease which has targeted the letter h. who s going to get it next? people from hartlepool? set during the height of the aids epidemic, russell t davies it s a sin which starred 0lly alexander was named best new drama. please call me des. and one of david tennant s darkest acting performances as mass murderer dennis nilsen landed him the best drama performance prize. strictly come dancing was deemed best talent show. ..and, after 19 consecutive wins, could ant and dec make it 20 in a row as best presenters? ant and dec! yes. tv might be undergoing enormous change, but some audience favourites remain the same. tim muffett, bbc news.