More than 200 television specialists from 43 countries were polled to compile a list of the greatest shows since 2000, with American crime drama The Wire landing the top spot.
AMANDA PLATELL: What a joyous breath of fresh Cornish air it was to see the new Mrs Johnson walk hand-in-hand with her husband, her wedding ring glinting in the sunlight ahead of the G7 summit.
Paul Mescal has spoken candidly about his chemistry with his Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, saying: I could not have asked for a better partner.
Speaking during an online panel discussion ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday, Paul, 25, revealed he and Daisy, 23, spent a week together before rehearsals.
The actor - who appeared alongside some of his fellow nominees for leading actor - including Small Axe s Shaun Parkes, Baghdad Central s Waleed Zuaiter and I May Destroy You s Paapa Essiedu - explained: We didn t do a huge amount of standard rehearsal. We spent about a week together prior and talked about the character and would touch on scenes.
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Just moments later the host said Michaela had also scooped Best Female Actress for her electrifying performance in the series, but the TV star was unable to thank the judges because her internet had cut out.
Jonathan told viewers: Now Michaela is at home trying to sort her internet connection. It s frustrating because she was overlooked in other award shows. Michaela, I may destroy your internet provider.
Congratulations! The critically-acclaimed show won all three of its nominated categories; Mini-Series, and Michaela Coel (pictured) for both Actor (Female) and Writer – Drama
Great television: I May Destroy You was one of the summer s most critically-acclaimed shows around the world when it aired on BBC One and HBO
I May Destroy You, Normal People and I Hate Suzie lead the nominations for Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2021
I May Destroy You has garnered three nominations for Mini-Series, and Michaela Coel for both Actor (Female) and Writer – Drama
Normal People s Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones picked up nods in the Actor (Male) and Actor (Female) categories
Also nominated in the Actor (Female) category is Glenda Jackson for Elizabeth Is Missing
Shaun Parkes turn in Small Axe and Lennie James in Save Me Too completes the nods for Actor (Male)
Billie Piper s dark comedy, Sky Atlantic drama I Hate Suzie has received two nominations for Drama Series and Writer (Drama) for Lucy Prebble