The British Soap Awards is an annual awards ceremony to honour the best of British soap operas.

The first event took place in 1999 and takes place in May each year. Although it is an ITV

ITV

ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...

 production, the events were held at the BBC Television Centre

BBC Television Centre

BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...

, in London until 2010. The 2011 awards relocated to the Granada Studios in Manchester. The soap operas nominated for awards are Coronation Street

Coronation Street

Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...

, Doctors, EastEnders

EastEnders

EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...

, Emmerdale

Emmerdale

Emmerdale, is a long-running British soap opera set in Emmerdale , a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, Emmerdale was first broadcast on 16 October 1972...

 and Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill...

. Now defunct soaps that were formerly nominated for awards are Brookside

Brookside

Brookside is a defunct British soap opera set in Liverpool, England. The series began on the launch night of Channel 4 on 2 November 1982, and ran for 21 years until 4 November 2003...

, Crossroads, Family Affairs

Family Affairs

Family Affairs was a British soap opera broadcast on Five, from 1997 to 2005. It was the second programme to be broadcast on the channel on 30 March 1997, the channel's launch night...

 and Night and Day

Night and Day (TV series)

Night and Day was a British soap opera which was produced by Granada Television for LWT and ran on ITV from 2001 to 2003.Its theme-song, "Always & Forever", was sung by Kylie Minogue.-Synopsis:...

.

As of 2011, former EastEnders actress Lacey Turner

Lacey Turner

Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...

 has been the most victorious at the awards, having been nominated for 16, and winning 7; more than any other actor in any soap.

Hosts

Hosts	Duration
Richard Madeley Richard Madeley Richard Madeley is a British television presenter and columnist. With his wife Judy Finnigan, Madeley has presented This Morning and later the weekday chat show Richard & Judy...  & Judy Finnigan Judy Finnigan Judith "Judy" Finnigan is a British television presenter and columnist. She has usually co-presented with her husband, Richard Madeley, and the two are collectively known, informally, as Richard and Judy...	1999-01
Matthew Kelly Matthew Kelly Matthew Kelly is an English television presenter and Olivier-award winning actor. Having been trained as a theatre actor, he first came to public prominence as a television presenter of ITV light entertainment shows such as You Bet! and Stars in Their Eyes...	2002
Des O'Connor Des O'Connor Des O'Connor, CBE is an English comedian and singer. A former talkshow host, he was the presenter of the long-running Channel 4 gameshow Countdown for two years...  & Melanie Sykes Melanie Sykes Melanie Ann Sykes is an English television presenter and model.-Career:Melanie Sykes was born to an English father, and an Anglo-Indian mother. She first came to public attention as the bikini-clad girl in the Boddingtons beer advertisements with the broad "Northern" accent in the mid-1990s...	2003
Paul O'Grady Paul O'Grady Paul James Michael O'Grady MBE is an English comedian, television presenter, actor, writer and radio DJ. He is best known for presenting the daytime chat television series, The Paul O'Grady Show and, more recently, Paul O'Grady Live, as well as his drag queen comedic alter ego, Lily Savage, as...	2004-05
Phillip Schofield Phillip Schofield Phillip Bryan Schofield is an English broadcaster and television personality best known for presenting shows such as This Morning, Dancing on Ice, and various game shows including The Cube.-Early life and career:...	2006-
Fern Britton Fern Britton Fern Britton is an English television presenter, known as the former main co-presenter on the ITV magazine programme This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield. She left the show on 17 July 2009, her 52nd birthday.- Early life :...	2006-08

Host Table

Ceremony
1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
Richard Madeley Richard Madeley Richard Madeley is a British television presenter and columnist. With his wife Judy Finnigan, Madeley has presented This Morning and later the weekday chat show Richard & Judy... & Judy Finnigan Judy Finnigan Judith "Judy" Finnigan is a British television presenter and columnist. She has usually co-presented with her husband, Richard Madeley, and the two are collectively known, informally, as Richard and Judy...			Matthew Kelly Matthew Kelly Matthew Kelly is an English television presenter and Olivier-award winning actor. Having been trained as a theatre actor, he first came to public prominence as a television presenter of ITV light entertainment shows such as You Bet! and Stars in Their Eyes...	Des O'Connor Des O'Connor Des O'Connor, CBE is an English comedian and singer. A former talkshow host, he was the presenter of the long-running Channel 4 gameshow Countdown for two years... & Melanie Sykes Melanie Sykes Melanie Ann Sykes is an English television presenter and model.-Career:Melanie Sykes was born to an English father, and an Anglo-Indian mother. She first came to public attention as the bikini-clad girl in the Boddingtons beer advertisements with the broad "Northern" accent in the mid-1990s...	Paul O'Grady Paul O'Grady Paul James Michael O'Grady MBE is an English comedian, television presenter, actor, writer and radio DJ. He is best known for presenting the daytime chat television series, The Paul O'Grady Show and, more recently, Paul O'Grady Live, as well as his drag queen comedic alter ego, Lily Savage, as...		Phillip Schofield Phillip Schofield Phillip Bryan Schofield is an English broadcaster and television personality best known for presenting shows such as This Morning, Dancing on Ice, and various game shows including The Cube.-Early life and career:...  & Fern Britton Fern Britton Fern Britton is an English television presenter, known as the former main co-presenter on the ITV magazine programme This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield. She left the show on 17 July 2009, her 52nd birthday.- Early life :...			Phillip Schofield			Adrian Chiles & Christine Bleakley

Winners table

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Now defunct

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Now defunct

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	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Best British Soap	Coronation Street	EastEnders	EastEnders	EastEnders	Coronation Street	EastEnders	Coronation Street	EastEnders	Coronation Street	EastEnders	EastEnders	EastEnders	EastEnders
Best Actor	Ross Kemp	Joe Absolom	Martin Kemp	Martin Kemp	Brian Capron	Shane Richie	Shane Richie	Ross Kemp	Antony Cotton	Chris Fountain	Robert Kazinsky	Scott Maslen	Danny Miller
Best Actress	Barbara Windsor	Patsy Palmer	Natalie Cassidy	Kacey Ainsworth	Kacey Ainsworth	Suranne Jones	Suranne Jones	Lacey Turner	Kate Ford	Emma Rigby	Katherine Kelly	Lacey Turner	Jessie Wallace
Sexiest Male	Michael Greco	Michael Greco	Martin Kemp	Martin Kemp	Shane Richie	Nigel Harman	Nigel Harman	Richard Fleeshman	Rob-James Collier	Rob-James Collier	Scott Maslen	Scott Maslen	Scott Maslen
Sexiest Female	Tamzin Outhwaite	Tamzin Outhwaite	Tamzin Outhwaite	Jessie Wallace	Jessie Wallace	Jessie Wallace	Jodi Albert	Louisa Lytton	Roxanne McKee	Roxanne McKee	Michelle Keegan	Michelle Keegan	Michelle Keegan
Best Newcomer	-	Gary Lucy	Jessie Wallace	Alex Ferns	Jack McMullen	Nigel Harman	Andrea Green	Charlie Clements	Kym Ryder	Michelle Keegan	Craig Gazey	Marc Elliott	Emmett J. Scanlan
Best Exit	Claire King	Paul Loughran	Naomi Radcliffe	Batley the Dog	Brian Capron	Sheree Murphy	Charlie Brooks	Leah Bracknell	Bill Ward	Gemma Bissix	Rob-James Collier	Charlie Clements	Bill Tarmey
Best Comedy Performance	John Savident	Sue Nicholls	Sarah White	Malcolm Hebdon	Andrew Whyment	Alex Carter	Maggie Jones	Charlie Hardwick	Gemma Merna	Maggie Jones	Nina Wadia	Craig Gazey	Patti Clare
Best Onscreen Partnership	Julie Hesmondhalgh & David Neilson	Dean Sullivan & Sue Jenkins	William Tarmey & Liz Dawn	June Brown & John Bardon	Jack McMullen & Sarah White	Julie Hesmondhalgh & David Neilson	June Brown & John Bardon	Barbara Knox & Malcolm Hebdon	Stirling Gallacher & Seán Gleeson	Matt Littler & Darren Jon Jeffries	Nina Wadia & Nitin Ganatra	Jan Pearson & Chris Walker	Jessie Wallace & Shane Richie
Best Dramatic Performance	Kelvin Fletcher	Lindsay Coulson	Georgia Taylor	Raymond Quinn	Sue Nicholls	Mark Charnock	Kazia Pelka	Bradley Walsh	Lacey Turner	Jo Joyner	Anita Carey	Lacey Turner	Jane Danson
Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor/Actress	-	-	-	-	-	Natalie Cassidy	Sam Aston	Ellis Hollins	Eden Taylor-Draper	Jamie Borthwick	Maisie Smith	Ami Metcalf	Alexander Bain
Best Bitch	-	-	-	-	-	Kate Ford	Kate Ford	Nicola Wheeler	-	-	-	-	-
Villain of the Year	Stephen Billington	Martin Kemp	Steve McFadden	Alex Ferns	Brian Capron	Charlie Brooks	Sasha Behar	Billy Murray	Gemma Bissix	Jack P. Shepherd	Gray O'Brien	Larry Lamb	Emmett J. Scanlan
Hero of the Year	-	-	Clive Horby	Stuart Manning	Sue Nicholls	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Most Spectacular Scene	-	Millennium Club Explosion	Andy Burns Down the Barn	Adam and Mandy's Car Crash	Richard Hillman's Murder Confessions	The Storm	Maya's Revenge	Belle and Daz Trapped in a Mineshaft	The Kings' River House Explosion	Claire and Katy Drive Off a Cliff	Victoria Falls Through an Icy Lake	Sarah's Parachute Death	The tram crash
Best Single Episode	-	-	The Live Episode	Kat and Zoe's 2-Hander	Marlon and Tricia's Wedding	Say a Little Prayer	Charity and Tom's Wedding	Armistice Day	Shreds & Aftermath	Daniel's Death	A Kind of Hush	EastEnders Live	Coronation Street Live
Best Storyline	Tiffany Discovers Grant & Louise's Affair	Sarah-Lou's Teenage Pregnancy	Mark, Linda & Mike's Love Triangle	Anthony's Torment	Richard Hillman's Murders	Tracy Wreaks Havoc	Chloe's Abuse	Justin & Becca's Affair	Tracy's Revenge on Charlie	The Aftermath of Max & Stacey's Affair	Vivien's Rape	Who Killed Archie?	End of the line for the Websters and Dobbs
Special Achievement	William Roache (Coronation Street's Ken Barlow)	-	Phil Redmond (Creator of Brookside & Hollyoaks)	Tony Holland (Co-creater of EastEnders)	-	Mal Young (Creator of Family Affairs & ex-executive producer of EastEnders)	John Stevenson (Coronation Street writer)	Tony Prescott (Coronation Street & Emmerdale director)	Tony Jordan (EastEnders writer)	Tim Fee (line producer for Emmerdale)	Peter Whalley (Coronation Street writer)	Bill Lyons (Emmerdale writer)	Gavin Blyth (Emmerdale Producer)
Lifetime Achievement	-	-	-	-	Dean Sullivan (Brookside's Jimmy Corkhill)	Barbara Knox (Coronation Street's Rita Sullivan)	June Brown (EastEnders' Dot Branning)	Johnny Briggs (Coronation Street's Mike Baldwin)	Wendy Richard (EastEnders' Pauline Fowler)	Liz Dawn (Coronation Street's Vera Duckworth)	Barbara Windsor (EastEnders' Peggy Mitchell)	Betty Driver (Coronation Street's Betty Turpin)	Bill Tarmey (Coronation Street's Jack Duckworth)

2011 Winners

Award	Winner
Panel-voted
'Best Newcomer'	Emmett J. Scanlan Emmett J. Scanlan Emmett J. Scanlan is an Irish actor from Dublin.In 2008 and 2009, Scanlan appeared in the Justin Timberlake-produced MTV series The Phone, as "The Operator"...  (Brendan Brady Brendan Brady Brendan Brady is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Emmett J. Scanlan. The character was introduced in 2010 by series producer Paul Marquess during part of the show's overhaul the character has become incredibly popular and liked.He is the older half...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Exit'	Bill Tarmey (Jack Duckworth Jack Duckworth John Harold "Jack" Duckworth is a long-standing fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional town of Weatherfield. He is played by actor William Tarmey. The character debuted onscreen during the episode...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Patti Clare (Mary Taylor) in Coronation Street)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...  and Shane Richie Shane Richie Shane Richie is an English actor, comedian, singer and media personality, known for his portrayal of the character Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders.-Early life and career beginnings:...  (Kat Slater and Alfie Moon Alfie Moon Alfred William "Alfie" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shane Richie. He made his first appearance on 21 November 2002, and left on 25 December 2005...  in Eastenders)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Jane Danson Jane Danson Jane Danson is an English actress, most famous for playing the role of Leanne Battersby in Coronation Street.-Acting:...  (Leanne Battersby Leanne Battersby Leanne Anika Barlow is a fictional character on the soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Jane Danson, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 4 July 1997....  in Coronation Street)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Alexander Bain (Simon Barlow Simon Barlow Simon Barlow is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, and has been played by Alex Bain since 2008. The character was played by twins Jake and Oscar Hartley on his birth in 2003.-Character development:...  in Coronation Street)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	The tram crash (Coronation Street)
'Best Storyline'	End of the line for the Websters and Dobbs (Coronation Street)
'Best Single Episode'	Coronation Street Live Coronation Street Live (2010) Coronation Street Live is a live episode of the British soap opera Coronation Street, which was first broadcast on Thursday 9 December 2010 on ITV1. The special live edition was to celebrate fifty years of the programme being on air. The sixty-minute episode was directed by Tony Prescott, who had...  (Coronation Street)
'Special Achievement Award'	Gavin Blyth Gavin Blyth Gavin John Blyth was a British television producer and journalist. He was well known for being series producer of Emmerdale from January 2009 until his death. Beginning his career in 2002, he joined Emmerdale in 2003 as a writer...  (Emmerdale)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Bill Tarmey (Jack Duckworth Jack Duckworth John Harold "Jack" Duckworth is a long-standing fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional town of Weatherfield. He is played by actor William Tarmey. The character debuted onscreen during the episode...  in Coronation Street)
Viewer-voted
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Danny Miller Danny Miller (actor) Daniel Benedict "Danny" Miller is an English actor from Bredbury, Stockport, Greater Manchester, best-known for his role as Aaron Livesy in ITV soap opera Emmerdale.-Career:...  (Aaron Livesy Aaron Livesy Aaron Livesy is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Danny Miller, who took over the role from Danny Webb in 2008. He made his first on-screen appearance on 24 December 2003. Aaron is the son of Chastity Dingle and Gordon Livesy...  in Emmerdale)
'Best Actress'	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...  (Kat Slater in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Scott Maslen Scott Maslen Scott Alexander Maslen is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.-Early and personal life:...  (Jack Branning Jack Branning Jack Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Scott Maslen. He made his first appearance on 29 October 2007. He is the youngest child of Jim and Reenie Branning and the brother of April Branning, Carol Jackson, Derek Branning, Suzy Branning and Max Branning...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Michelle Keegan Michelle Keegan Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress who currently plays Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.-Biography:...  (Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Michelle Keegan, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 7 January 2008...  in Coronation Street)
'Villain of the Year'	Emmett J. Scanlan Emmett J. Scanlan Emmett J. Scanlan is an Irish actor from Dublin.In 2008 and 2009, Scanlan appeared in the Justin Timberlake-produced MTV series The Phone, as "The Operator"...  (Brendan Brady Brendan Brady Brendan Brady is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Emmett J. Scanlan. The character was introduced in 2010 by series producer Paul Marquess during part of the show's overhaul the character has become incredibly popular and liked.He is the older half...  in Hollyoaks)

2010 winners

Award	Winner
Panel-voted
'Best Newcomer'	Marc Elliott Marc Elliott Marc Elliott is a British actor from Stratford-upon-Avon, who is best known for his role as Syed Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Personal life:...  (Syed Masood Syed Masood Syed Masood is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Marc Elliott, and first appeared on screen on 21 April 2009. Syed is the eldest son of Masood Ahmed and Zainab Masood , and brother of Tamwar and Shabnam and Kamil Masood...  in EastEnders)
'Best Exit'	Charlie Clements Charlie Clements Charlie Clements is an English actor, best known for the role of Bradley Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from January 2006 to February 2010. He has won several soap and magazine awards for his performance.-Biography:...  (Bradley Branning Bradley Branning Bradley Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Charlie Clements. He made his first appearance on screen on 24 January 2006 and last appeared on 22 February 2010. Clements has won multiple awards for his portrayal....  in EastEnders)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Craig Gazey Craig Gazey Craig Gazey is an award-winning English actor.He attended Eggbuckland Community College up until 1998, where he attended City College Plymouth, studying a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts. He then went on to attend Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and graduated in 2005...  (Graeme Proctor Graeme Proctor Graeme Proctor is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Craig Gazey, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 18 April 2008.... ) in Coronation Street)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Jan Pearson Jan Pearson Jan Pearson is an English actress currently known for playing Karen Hollins in the BBC's daytime soap Doctors which she joined in February 2009. In 2010, Jan won the award of Best On-Screen Partnership for her role as Karen Hollins alongside with Chris Walker.-Early life:Born and brought up in...  and Chris Walker Chris Walker (actor) Chris Walker is an English actor most notable for playing Rob Hollins, in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors.He won the award of Best On-screen partnership at The British Soap Awards 2010, for his role as Rob Hollins, with Actress, Jan Pearson who plays Karen Hollins.-Career:Always wanting to be...  (Karen Hollins Karen Hollins Karen Hollins is a fictional character from the British BBC One soap opera Doctors, portrayed by Jan Pearson. She made her first on-screen appearance on 23 February 2009 in the episode "Mac's Women" series ten, episode thirty-five of the program. Pearson had made two former unrelated guest...  and Rob Hollins Rob Hollins (Doctors) Rob Hollins is a fictional Character in the BBC daytime soap opera, Doctors. Played by Chris Walker Rob first entered the soap on the 24 July 2009.-Characters Background:...  in Doctors)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...  (Stacey Slater Stacey Slater Stacey Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lacey Turner. She made her first appearance on 1 November 2004. The character was introduced as a feisty and troublesome teenager, an extension of the already established Slater clan...  in EastEnders)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Ami Metcalf (Sapphire Cox in Doctors)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Sarah Barnes Sarah Barnes Sarah Barnes is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Loui Batley. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 10 October 2005. Sarah was created by executive producer David Hanson as part of the Barnes family. In 2009 Batley quit the serial in... ' parachute death (Hollyoaks)
'Best Storyline'	Who Killed Archie? Who Killed Archie? "Who Killed Archie?" is a storyline from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which began on 25 December 2009, Christmas Day, when the character Archie Mitchell, played by Larry Lamb, was murdered by an unseen person. Events leading up to and following the murder put several characters in the frame, in...  (EastEnders)
'Best Single Episode'	EastEnders Live EastEnders Live "EastEnders Live" is a live episode of the British television soap opera EastEnders, broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 2010. The episode was commissioned as part of the show's 25th anniversary celebrations, and was the first EastEnders episode to be broadcast live...  (EastEnders)
'Special Achievement Award'	Bill Lyons (Emmerdale writer)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Betty Driver Betty Driver Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Driver, MBE was an English singer, actress and author, best known for her role as Betty Williams on the British soap opera, Coronation Street, appearing in more than 2,800 episodes...  (Betty Williams Betty Williams (Coronation Street) Elizabeth "Betty" Williams is a long-standing fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by former music hall star Betty Driver. Driver was cast as Betty in 1969, after first auditioning for the role of Hilda Ogden...  in Coronation Street)
Viewer-voted
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Scott Maslen Scott Maslen Scott Alexander Maslen is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.-Early and personal life:...  (Jack Branning Jack Branning Jack Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Scott Maslen. He made his first appearance on 29 October 2007. He is the youngest child of Jim and Reenie Branning and the brother of April Branning, Carol Jackson, Derek Branning, Suzy Branning and Max Branning...  in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...  (Stacey Slater Stacey Slater Stacey Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lacey Turner. She made her first appearance on 1 November 2004. The character was introduced as a feisty and troublesome teenager, an extension of the already established Slater clan...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Scott Maslen Scott Maslen Scott Alexander Maslen is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.-Early and personal life:...  (Jack Branning Jack Branning Jack Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Scott Maslen. He made his first appearance on 29 October 2007. He is the youngest child of Jim and Reenie Branning and the brother of April Branning, Carol Jackson, Derek Branning, Suzy Branning and Max Branning...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Michelle Keegan Michelle Keegan Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress who currently plays Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.-Biography:...  (Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Michelle Keegan, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 7 January 2008...  in Coronation Street)
'Villain of the Year'	Larry Lamb Larry Lamb (actor) Lawrence Douglas "Larry" Lamb is an English actor who has worked frequently in television. He is best known for playing one of the greatest villains of British soap Archie Mitchell in the BBC television soap EastEnders, Michael Shipman in the BBC television show Gavin & Stacey and Mischievous...  (Archie Mitchell Archie Mitchell Archibald Lionel "Archie" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Larry Lamb.The character of Archie is the father of already established characters Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell , and a member of the Mitchell family, who have appeared in the soap since 1990...  in EastEnders)

2009 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Robert Kazinsky Robert Kazinsky Robert Kazinsky is an English actor and model. He is best known for his appearances as Casper Rose in Sky One drama Dream Team in 2005/2006 and Sean Slater in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders from 2006 to 2009.-Background:Kazinsky was born in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, the son of...  (Sean Slater Sean Slater Sean Slater is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Robert Kazinsky. Sean left the Square temporarily on 27 March 2007, as Kazinsky was suspended from work for two months. He returned on 28 May 2007...  in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Katherine Kelly Katherine Kelly (actress) Katherine Kelly, is a British actress and recording artist who is most well known for playing Becky McDonald in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She has also starred in the film Mischief Night.-Early life and career:...  (Becky Granger in Coronation Street)
'Sexiest Male'	Scott Maslen Scott Maslen Scott Alexander Maslen is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.-Early and personal life:...  (Jack Branning Jack Branning Jack Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Scott Maslen. He made his first appearance on 29 October 2007. He is the youngest child of Jim and Reenie Branning and the brother of April Branning, Carol Jackson, Derek Branning, Suzy Branning and Max Branning...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Michelle Keegan Michelle Keegan Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress who currently plays Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.-Biography:...  (Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Michelle Keegan, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 7 January 2008...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Newcomer'	Craig Gazey Craig Gazey Craig Gazey is an award-winning English actor.He attended Eggbuckland Community College up until 1998, where he attended City College Plymouth, studying a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts. He then went on to attend Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and graduated in 2005...  (Graeme Proctor Graeme Proctor Graeme Proctor is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Craig Gazey, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 18 April 2008.... ) in Coronation Street)
'Best Exit'	Rob James-Collier Rob James-Collier Robert James-Collier is a British actor and model. He is known for his roles as Liam Connor in Coronation Street and as Thomas on Downton Abbey.- Background :James-Collier was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester...  (Liam Connor Liam Connor Liam Barrington Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street, played by Rob James-Collier from 2006 to 2008.-Creation:...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Nina Wadia Nina Wadia -Television and film:Wadia first came to prominence in BBC sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, playing characters such as Mrs "I can make it at home for nothing!" and one half of The Competitive Mothers...  (Zainab Masood Zainab Masood Zainab Masood is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by comedienne Nina Wadia. She made her first appearance on 16 July 2007.-Backstory:...  in EastEnders)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Nina Wadia Nina Wadia -Television and film:Wadia first came to prominence in BBC sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, playing characters such as Mrs "I can make it at home for nothing!" and one half of The Competitive Mothers...  and Nitin Ganatra Nitin Ganatra Nitin Ganatra is a Kenyan born British actor. He is known internationally as Prince Pondicherry in the Tim Burton film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also appears in the Gurinder Chada film Bride and Prejudice as Kholi Saab and The Mistress of Spices as Haroun...  (Zainab Masood Zainab Masood Zainab Masood is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by comedienne Nina Wadia. She made her first appearance on 16 July 2007.-Backstory:...  and Masood Ahmed Masood Ahmed Masood Ahmed is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nitin Ganatra.- Storylines :Masood moves to 41 Albert Square with Zainab, Shabnam and Tamwar in October 2007. Masood and Zainab are both active in the postal industry: Masood is a postman and Zainab the owner of a...  in EastEnders)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Anita Carey Anita Carey Anita Carey is an English actress, best known for playing Joyce Smedley in Coronation Street and more recently for playing Vivien March in Doctors. Carey has had starring roles in British television dramas since the 1970s.-Career:...  (Vivien March Vivien March Vivien March was a fictional character in the soap opera Doctors. She was played by Anita Carey and made her first appearance on 17 May 2007....  in Doctors)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Maisie Smith Maisie Smith Maisie Lily Smith is an English actress. She has appeared in the feature film The Other Boleyn Girl and has played the regular role of Tiffany Butcher in the BBC soap opera EastEnders since 2008.- Career :...  (Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders)
'Villain of the Year'	Gray O'Brien Gray O'Brien Gray O'Brien is a Scottish television and film actor, best known for his portrayal of the villainous Weatherfield businessman Tony Gordon in the popular British soap opera Coronation Street from 2007 to 2010, and as Dr Richard McCaig on Casualty from 1996 to 1998.O'Brien was born in Stewarton,...  (Tony Gordon Tony Gordon Anthony "Tony" Gordon was a fictional character in the itv soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by actor Gray O'Brien. The character first appeared on screen on 16 September 2007 and making his final appearance on 9 June 2010 after deciding to sacrifice himself in the Underworld fire. He is a...  in Coronation Street)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Victoria Sugden Victoria Sugden Victoria Anne Sugden is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale originally played by Jessica Heywood, then Hannah Midgley and currently Isabel Hodgins.-1994–:...  falls through the icy lake (Emmerdale)
'Best Storyline'	Viviens Rape (Doctors)
'Best Single Episode'	'A Kind Of Hush' (Doctors)
'Special Achievement Award'	Peter Whalley (Coronation Street writer)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Barbara Windsor Barbara Windsor Barbara Ann Windsor, MBE , better known by her stage name Barbara Windsor, is an English actress. Her best known roles are in the Carry On films and as Peggy Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders....  (Peggy Mitchell Peggy Mitchell Margaret Ann "Peggy" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Peggy was initially played by Jo Warne when she first appeared on 30 April 1991, featuring in the series on a recurring basis over several weeks. Peggy was reintroduced in 1994, recast and was then played by...  in EastEnders)

2008 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Chris Fountain Chris Fountain Christopher Ryan Fountain is an English actor best known for his role as Justin Burton on the Channel 4 teen soap Hollyoaks, a role he played from 2003 until his departure in June 2009. He is also now known for playing Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street. He played the role of PC Paul Tait in...  (Justin Burton Justin Burton Justin Burton is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Chris Fountain. The character arrived in 2003 and departed on 3 June 2009. Justin arrived in a family of six, however by September 2006, his entire family had left the show...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Actress'	Emma Rigby Emma Rigby Emma Catherine Rigby , is an English actress, best known for her role in Hollyoaks as Hannah Ashworth.-Career:In February 2010 Emma Completed, with International Fashion Photographer Rory Lewis.-Television:...  (Hannah Ashworth Hannah Ashworth Hannah Rose Ashworth is a fictional character from long-running Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, played by Emma Rigby. Hannah first appeared on-screen from October 3, 2005 until her exit on February 12, 2010....  in Hollyoaks)
'Sexiest Male'	Rob James-Collier Rob James-Collier Robert James-Collier is a British actor and model. He is known for his roles as Liam Connor in Coronation Street and as Thomas on Downton Abbey.- Background :James-Collier was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester...  (Liam Connor Liam Connor Liam Barrington Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street, played by Rob James-Collier from 2006 to 2008.-Creation:...  in Coronation Street)
'Sexiest Female'	Roxanne McKee Roxanne McKee -Biography:After completing a BA degree in 2001 in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, McKee rose to fame by winning Hollyoaks On The Pull, a Channel 4 initiative to discover new talent for the popular British soap Hollyoaks...  (Louise Summers  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Newcomer'	Michelle Keegan Michelle Keegan Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress who currently plays Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.-Biography:...  (Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre Tina McIntyre is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Michelle Keegan, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 7 January 2008...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Exit'	Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix is an English actress. She has been acting since the age of 9. Her most prominent roles have been in soap operas, as Clare Bates in EastEnders and Clare Devine in Hollyoaks ; she was awarded with two British Soap Awards for the latter role...  (Clare Devine Clare Devine Clare Devine is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Gemma Bissix and Samantha Rowley. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 26 December 2005 and was introduced by series producer David Hanson as a new love interest for Max Cunningham...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Maggie Jones Maggie Jones (actress) Margaret "Maggie" Jones was an English actress, best known for playing Blanche Hunt in the British soap opera Coronation Street, a role which she first portrayed in 1974 and played regularly from the late 1990s until shortly before her death.-Career:Jones graduated from the drama school RADA and...  (Blanche Hunt Blanche Hunt Blanche Hunt is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She was originally played by Patricia Cutts; however, the actress committed suicide after appearing in just two episodes in 1974. Maggie Jones took over the role, playing Blanche in over 830 episodes between 1974 and...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Matt Littler Matt Littler Matt Littler is a British actor and director born in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. He is most famous for playing the role Max Cunningham from 1997 to 2008 in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.- Career :...  and Darren Jon Jeffries Darren Jeffries Darren Jeffries is a British actor best known for his portrayal of Sam "O.B." O'Brien in Channel 4 soap-opera Hollyoaks. In 2007, after ten years of playing O.B., Darren announced that he was leaving the soap...  (Max Cunningham Max Cunningham Max Cunningham is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Matt Littler. From 1995 to 1996, Max was portrayed by Ben Sheriff before Littler took over. In 2008, Max, along with Tony Hutchinson , was the longest running character in Hollyoaks...  and Sam "O.B." O'Brien in Hollyoaks)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Jo Joyner Jo Joyner Joanne Mary Joyner is an English actress who is best known for her role as Tanya Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which she has appeared since June 2006.-Career:...  (Tanya Branning Tanya Branning Tanya Lauren Jessop is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jo Joyner. She made her first appearance on 27 June 2006. She left the show temporarily on 25 December 2009 for maternity leave and returned for one episode on 23 June 2010. She made her full-time return on...  in EastEnders)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Jamie Borthwick Jamie Borthwick Jamie Simon Borthwick is a British actor.-Career:Borthwick portrays Jay Brown in EastEnders, though his first appearance on mainstream television was as an orphan in the Celebrate 'Oliver!' musical alongside Shane Richie and Joseph McManners...  (Jay Brown Jay Brown James "Jay" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jamie Borthwick. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 14 December 2006.-Backstory:...  in EastEnders)
'Villain of the Year'	Jack P. Shepherd Jack P. Shepherd Jack Peter Shepherd is an English actor. He plays David Platt in the ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street. He joined the show in April 2000, taking over the role from Thomas Ormson.Shepherd was born in Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire....  (David Platt David Platt (Coronation Street) David Daniel Platt is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. The character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 26 December 1990 and is portrayed by actor Jack P...  in Coronation Street)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Clare Cunningham (Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix is an English actress. She has been acting since the age of 9. Her most prominent roles have been in soap operas, as Clare Bates in EastEnders and Clare Devine in Hollyoaks ; she was awarded with two British Soap Awards for the latter role... ) and Katy Fox Katy Fox Katy Fox is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by actress Hannah Tointon, who was in the serial for just under a year. Katy was central to storylines, including Clare Devine's revenge....  (Hannah Tointon Hannah Tointon Hannah Marie Tointon is an English actress. She is best known for playing Katy Fox in the long running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, and Tara in British sitcom The Inbetweeners.-Early life:... ) drive off a cliff in Hollyoaks
'Best Storyline'	The aftermath of Max Branning Max Branning Max Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jake Wood. He made his first appearance on 27 June 2006.-Backstory:Max is the fifth child and second son of Jim and Reenie Branning...  (Jake Wood Jake Wood Jake Dylan Wood is an English actor, best known in his homeland for playing Max Branning on "EastEnders" and in the United States as the current voice of the GEICO gecko.-Biography:... ) and Stacey Slater Stacey Slater Stacey Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lacey Turner. She made her first appearance on 1 November 2004. The character was introduced as a feisty and troublesome teenager, an extension of the already established Slater clan... 's (Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards... ) affair in EastEnders
'Best Single Episode'	Daniel's death (Emmerdale)
'Special Achievement Award'	Tim Fee (a line producer for Emmerdale)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Liz Dawn (Vera Duckworth Vera Duckworth Veronica "Vera" Duckworth , played by Elizabeth Dawn, is a fictional character on the British soap opera Coronation Street, first appearing in August 1974 and last appearing in episode 6,734 on 18 January 2008, where the character peacefully died in her sleep at the age of 70 from heart failure...  in Coronation Street)

2007 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	Coronation Street
'Best Actor'	Antony Cotton Antony Cotton Antony Cotton is an English actor and singer best known for his roles in Coronation Street and the original UK version of Queer as Folk.-Early and personal life:...  (Sean Tully Sean Tully Sean Tully, is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Antony Cotton, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 13 July 2003. Sean works as a factory machinist, and as a part-time barman in the Rovers Return...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Actress'	Kate Ford Kate Ford Kate Connerty is a British actress best known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2002 to 2007. Kate returned to Coronation Street on Christmas Eve 2010....  (Tracy Barlow Tracy Barlow Tracy Lynette Barlow is a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street. She is currently portrayed, since 2002, by Kate Ford, the latest in a series of actresses who have played Tracy at various ages...  in Coronation Street)
'Sexiest Male'	Rob James-Collier Rob James-Collier Robert James-Collier is a British actor and model. He is known for his roles as Liam Connor in Coronation Street and as Thomas on Downton Abbey.- Background :James-Collier was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester...  (Liam Connor Liam Connor Liam Barrington Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street, played by Rob James-Collier from 2006 to 2008.-Creation:...  in Coronation Street)
'Sexiest Female'	Roxanne McKee Roxanne McKee -Biography:After completing a BA degree in 2001 in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, McKee rose to fame by winning Hollyoaks On The Pull, a Channel 4 initiative to discover new talent for the popular British soap Hollyoaks...  (Louise Summers in Hollyoaks)
'Best Newcomer'	Kym Ryder (Michelle Connor Michelle Connor Michelle Sinéad Connor is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Kym Marsh, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 3 April 2006...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Exit'	Bill Ward Bill Ward (actor) Bill Ward is an English actor who played Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street.-Biography:He completed a degree in History at Bristol University. He is a former advertising executive. After Coronation Street, he had a role in the ITV series Cold Blood with Pauline Quirke...  (Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Gemma Merna Gemma Merna Gemma Ann Merna is an English actress. She is known for playing Carmel Valentine in Hollyoaks.-Awards:...  (Carmel McQueen Carmel McQueen Carmel Valentine is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Gemma Merna. She debuted on-screen during episodes airing in August 2006 and was introduced by series producer Bryan Kirkwood as part of the McQueen family...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Stirling Gallacher Stirling Gallacher Stirling Gallacher is an English actress.-Career:Gallacher is possibly best-known for her role as Dr. Georgina Woodson in the British TV drama Doctors from which she left on Friday, 27 March 2009 after 6 years...  and Seán Gleeson Seán Gleeson Seán Gleeson is an English actor and director, best known for playing the roles of Conor Flaherty in EastEnders and lawyer Ronnie Woodson in the day time soap opera, Doctors, for which he has also directed a number of episodes...  (George and Ronnie Woodson in Doctors)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...  (Stacey Slater Stacey Slater Stacey Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lacey Turner. She made her first appearance on 1 November 2004. The character was introduced as a feisty and troublesome teenager, an extension of the already established Slater clan...  in EastEnders)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Eden Taylor-Draper Eden Taylor-Draper Eden Elenor Taylor-Draper is an English child actor. She plays Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she took over from Emily Mather in 2005.-Emmerdale:...  (Belle Dingle Belle Dingle Belle Lisa Dingle is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She was originally played by Emily Mather from 1998 until 2005, but is now played by Eden Taylor-Draper.-1998-2005:...  in Emmerdale)
'Villain of the Year'	Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix is an English actress. She has been acting since the age of 9. Her most prominent roles have been in soap operas, as Clare Bates in EastEnders and Clare Devine in Hollyoaks ; she was awarded with two British Soap Awards for the latter role...  (Clare Cunningham in Hollyoaks)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Emmerdales King's River explosion
'Best Storyline'	Charlie Stubbs' (Bill Ward Bill Ward (actor) Bill Ward is an English actor who played Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street.-Biography:He completed a degree in History at Bristol University. He is a former advertising executive. After Coronation Street, he had a role in the ITV series Cold Blood with Pauline Quirke... ) cheating and Tracy Barlow Tracy Barlow Tracy Lynette Barlow is a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street. She is currently portrayed, since 2002, by Kate Ford, the latest in a series of actresses who have played Tracy at various ages... 's (Kate Ford Kate Ford Kate Connerty is a British actress best known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2002 to 2007. Kate returned to Coronation Street on Christmas Eve 2010.... ) revenge (Coronation Street)
'Best Single Episode'	"Shreds & Aftermath" (Doctors)
'Special Achievement Award'	Tony Jordan Tony Jordan Tony Jordan is a British television writer. He was listed as the number 1 television screen writer in the UK by Broadcast magazine and among British Broadcastings Top 20 in The Stage ., He currently resides in Hertfordshire, UK.For many years, he was lead writer and series consultant for BBC One...  (a writer for EastEnders)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Wendy Richard Wendy Richard Wendy Richard, MBE was an English actress best known for playing Miss Brahms in Are You Being Served? and Pauline Fowler in EastEnders...  (Pauline Fowler Pauline Fowler Pauline Fowler is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional London borough of Walford. She was played by actress Wendy Richard between 1985 and 2006. Pauline was created by scriptwriter Tony Holland and producer...  in EastEnders)

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2006 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Ross Kemp Ross Kemp Ross James Kemp is a BAFTA award-winning British actor, author and journalist, who rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders...  (Grant Mitchell Grant Mitchell (EastEnders) Grant Anthony Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. Grant first appeared in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. Kemp remained until 1999 when he opted to leave...  in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...  (Stacey Slater Stacey Slater Stacey Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lacey Turner. She made her first appearance on 1 November 2004. The character was introduced as a feisty and troublesome teenager, an extension of the already established Slater clan...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Richard Fleeshman Richard Fleeshman Richard Jonathan Fleeshman is an English actor and singer-songwriter. His television career began as a twelve year old, playing Craig Harris for four years in Coronation Street and most recently "All The Small Things"...  (Craig Harris in Coronation Street)
'Sexiest Female'	Louisa Lytton Louisa Lytton Louisa Lytton is an English actress born in Camden and living in Islington. She rose to fame in 2005 when joining EastEnders as Ruby Allen. After leaving EastEnders in late 2006, Lytton joined The Bill as PC Beth Green, who she played from May 2007 to March 2009. She also appeared on Strictly...  (Ruby Allen Ruby Allen Ruby Allen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Louisa Lytton. Her first appearance was on 18 March 2005 and her last was on 23 November 2006....  in EastEnders)
'Best Newcomer'	Charlie Clements Charlie Clements Charlie Clements is an English actor, best known for the role of Bradley Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from January 2006 to February 2010. He has won several soap and magazine awards for his performance.-Biography:...  (Bradley Branning Bradley Branning Bradley Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Charlie Clements. He made his first appearance on screen on 24 January 2006 and last appeared on 22 February 2010. Clements has won multiple awards for his portrayal....  in EastEnders)
'Best Exit'	Leah Bracknell Leah Bracknell Leah Bracknell is an English actress, best known for her role as Zoe Tate in the long-running soap opera, Emmerdale.-Career:...  (Zoe Tate Zoe Tate Zoe Tate is a fictional character on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She was played by Leah Bracknell. She appeared between December 1989 and September 2005.-1989–2001:...  in Emmerdale)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Charlie Hardwick Charlie Hardwick Claire Elizabeth Hardwick is an English actress well known for her part in ITV's Emmerdale as Val Pollard.-Acting career:...  (Val Lambert in Emmerdale)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Barbara Knox Barbara Knox Barbara Knox, MBE , is an English actress, best known for playing Rita Sullivan in the television soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:Knox was born in Oldham, Lancashire...  and Malcolm Hebden Malcolm Hebden Malcolm Hebden is an English television and stage actor best known for his role as Norris Cole in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:...  (Rita Sullivan Rita Sullivan Rita Sullivan is a long-standing character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street...  and Norris Cole Norris Cole Norris Benjamin Cole is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Malcolm Hebden, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 11 March 1994 and remained until his departure on 14 April 1997, only to return on 1 December...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Bradley Walsh (Danny Baldwin Danny Baldwin Daniel "Danny" Baldwin, is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Bradley Walsh, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 28 May 2004 and remained until his departure on 31 December 2006.-Creation and...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Ellis Hollins Ellis Hollins Ellis Hollins is a British Soap Award winning child actor. He is most famous for playing the role Tom Cunningham in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, which he has played since 1999...  (Tom Cunningham Tom Cunningham Thomas "Tom" Cunningham is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Ellis Hollins. Hollins has portrayed the character since his birth in 1999.-Storylines:...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Bitch'	Nicola Wheeler Nicola Wheeler Nicola Wheeler is an English actress, best known for playing the role of Nicola King in ITV's Emmerdale.She was born Nicola Hodge, but raised with the name Nicola Palmer...  (Nicola Blackstock Nicola Blackstock Nicola King is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She has been played by Nicola Wheeler since she joined the soap in 2001.-Casting:...  in Emmerdale)
'Villain of the Year'	Billy Murray Billy Murray (actor) Billy Murray is an English actor, best known for playing Don Beech in The Bill from 1995 to 2004, Johnny Allen in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2005 to 2006, Captain John Price in the video games Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare...  (Johnny Allen Johnny Allen (EastEnders) Jonathan "Johnny" Allen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Billy Murray.-Storylines:Johnny Allen was a businessman and retired gangster, who grew up in Walford but moved away to start up an empire of his own which he named J.A. Enterprises...  in EastEnders)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Belle Dingle Belle Dingle Belle Lisa Dingle is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She was originally played by Emily Mather from 1998 until 2005, but is now played by Eden Taylor-Draper.-1998-2005:...  (Eden Taylor-Draper Eden Taylor-Draper Eden Elenor Taylor-Draper is an English child actor. She plays Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she took over from Emily Mather in 2005.-Emmerdale:... ) and Daz Eden Daz Eden Darren "Daz" Eden is a fictional character in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, portrayed by Luke Tittensor until April 2009. He made his first appearance in the show on 9 October 2003....  (Luke Tittensor Luke Tittensor Luke James Tittensor is an English actor best known for playing Daz Eden in the ITV soap Emmerdale.-Television career:... ) trapped in a mine shaft in Emmerdale
'Best Storyline'	Justin Burton Justin Burton Justin Burton is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Chris Fountain. The character arrived in 2003 and departed on 3 June 2009. Justin arrived in a family of six, however by September 2006, his entire family had left the show...  and Becca Dean Becca Dean Rebecca "Becca" Dean is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Ali Bastian. She debuted on-screen during episodes airing in 2001 and departed on 14 February 2007.-Storylines:... 's affair (Hollyoaks)
'Best Single Episode'	Armistice Day episode in EastEnders
'Special Achievement Award'	Tony Prescott (Coronation Street and Emmerdale director)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Johnny Briggs Johnny Briggs (actor) Johnny Briggs, MBE is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Mike Baldwin in the soap opera Coronation Street, in which he appeared from 1976 to 2006...  (Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street)

2005 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	Coronation Street
'Best Actor'	Shane Richie Shane Richie Shane Richie is an English actor, comedian, singer and media personality, known for his portrayal of the character Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders.-Early life and career beginnings:...  (Alfie Moon Alfie Moon Alfred William "Alfie" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shane Richie. He made his first appearance on 21 November 2002, and left on 25 December 2005...  in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Suranne Jones Suranne Jones Suranne Jones is an English actress. She first rose to prominence playing the role of Karen McDonald in ITV1's soap opera Coronation Street over a period of four years...  (Karen McDonald Karen McDonald Karen McDonald is a fictional character on the long-running British soap opera, Coronation Street from June 2000 to December 2004...  in Coronation Street)
'Sexiest Male'	Nigel Harman Nigel Harman Nigel Derek Harman is an English actor, most famous for his role as Dennis Rickman in the UK soap opera EastEnders. He has worked extensively in theatre, with the stage being described as his "first love"...  (Dennis Rickman Dennis Rickman Dennis Rickman is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nigel Harman. He entered the show on 14 April 2003 and made his last appearance on 30 December 2005, when he was fatally stabbed as the midnight fireworks began. He is part of the Watts family, though his...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Jodi Albert Jodi Albert Jodi Mary Albert is an English actress and singer, best known for playing Debbie Dean in the British soap opera Hollyoaks on Channel 4 from 2002 to 2004, returning for guest appearances in 2005 & 2006, and her inclusion as one fifth of Irish girl group Wonderland.-Biography:Albert attended the...  (Debbie Dean Debbie Dean Debra "Debbie" Dean is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Jodi Albert. She first appeared in 2002, before Albert quit the role in 2004, She made her final appearance during 2005, before making a brief return in 2006.-Casting:In October 2004 Albert...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Newcomer'	Andrea Green Andrea Green Andrea Green is a British soap actress and television presenter. She is best known for playing 'brummie' receptionist, Sarah Finch in the BBC One daytime soap, Doctors. Green won Best Newcomer at the British soap Awards for her role....  (Sarah Finch in Doctors)
'Best Exit'	Charlie Brooks Charlie Brooks Charlene "Charlie" Brooks is a Welsh actress, best known for playing Janine Butcher on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Acting career:...  (Janine Evans Janine Evans Janine Butcher is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, currently portrayed by Charlie Brooks. Rebecca Michael originally portrayed the character from 1989 until 1993, when the role was given to Alexia Demetriou for three years. Brooks took on the role in 1999...  in EastEnders)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Maggie Jones Maggie Jones (actress) Margaret "Maggie" Jones was an English actress, best known for playing Blanche Hunt in the British soap opera Coronation Street, a role which she first portrayed in 1974 and played regularly from the late 1990s until shortly before her death.-Career:Jones graduated from the drama school RADA and...  (Blanche Hunt Blanche Hunt Blanche Hunt is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She was originally played by Patricia Cutts; however, the actress committed suicide after appearing in just two episodes in 1974. Maggie Jones took over the role, playing Blanche in over 830 episodes between 1974 and...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	June Brown June Brown June Muriel Brown, MBE is a British actress, best known for her role as the busy-body, chain-smoking gossip Dot Cotton in the long-running British soap opera EastEnders and for making other high profile television appearances on shows such as Doctor Who, Coronation Street, Minder, The Bill and...  and John Bardon John Bardon John Bardon, is an English stage and screen actor. He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award in 1988 as 'Best Actor in a Musical' for Kiss Me, Kate, sharing the award with co-star Emil Wolk.-Acting career:Bardon is best known for playing Jim Branning in the popular British soap opera EastEnders...  (Dot Dot Branning Dorothy "Dot" Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, EastEnders, played by June Brown since 1985. In a special episode entitled EastEnders: Dot's Story a young Dot was played by Tallulah Pitt-Brown in flashbacks. Dot first appeared in EastEnders in July 1985 as the mother of...  and Jim Branning Jim Branning James Archibald "Jim" Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by John Bardon, first appearing on 29 April 1996 and becoming a regular character in 1999 and has remained in the series right up to 2011....  in EastEnders)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Kazia Pelka Kazia Pelka Kazia Pelka is a British actress. She trained at the LAMDA where she was awarded the Wilfred Foulis prize...  (Chrissy Costello in Family Affairs)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Sam Aston Sam Aston Samuel David "Sam" Aston is an English child actor, best known for having played, since 2003, the role of Chesney Battersby-Brown on Britain's longest running soap opera, Coronation Street...  (Chesney Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street)
'Best Bitch'	Kate Ford Kate Ford Kate Connerty is a British actress best known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2002 to 2007. Kate returned to Coronation Street on Christmas Eve 2010....  (Tracy Barlow Tracy Barlow Tracy Lynette Barlow is a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street. She is currently portrayed, since 2002, by Kate Ford, the latest in a series of actresses who have played Tracy at various ages...  in Coronation Street)
'Villain of the Year'	Sasha Behar Sasha Behar Sasha Behar is a British actress, known for portraying Maya Sharma in ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street.-Background:...  (Maya Sharma Maya Sharma Maya Sharma is a fictional character on the soap opera Coronation Street. She was played by Sasha Behar. She appears between 2003 and 2004.-Controversy:...  in Coronation Street)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Maya takes Dev and Sunita hostage and blows up the shop (Coronation Street)
'Best Storyline'	Gary and Chrissy Costello learn friend Bradley has been abusing their daughter Chloe in Family Affairs
'Best Single Episode'	Charity Charity Tate Charity Tate is a fictional character on the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She is played by Emma Atkins.The character was involved in numerous high-profile storylines during her first stint on the show, such as her marriage to Chris Tate, lesbian affair with Zoe Tate, the arrival of her...  and Tom Tom King (Emmerdale) Thomas "Tom" Albert King was a fictional character on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He appeared in the show from February 2004 to December 2006. Ken Farrington played him during the character's run.Tom grew up in Emmerdale and was keen to return... 's wedding (Emmerdale)
'Special Achievement Award'	John Stevenson John Stevenson (writer) John Stevenson is a British writer who since 1976 has been a regular script writer on Britain's longest running soap opera, Coronation Street. He was originally a newspaper journalist...  (Coronation Street writer)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	June Brown June Brown June Muriel Brown, MBE is a British actress, best known for her role as the busy-body, chain-smoking gossip Dot Cotton in the long-running British soap opera EastEnders and for making other high profile television appearances on shows such as Doctor Who, Coronation Street, Minder, The Bill and...  (Dot Branning Dot Branning Dorothy "Dot" Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, EastEnders, played by June Brown since 1985. In a special episode entitled EastEnders: Dot's Story a young Dot was played by Tallulah Pitt-Brown in flashbacks. Dot first appeared in EastEnders in July 1985 as the mother of...  in EastEnders)

2004 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Shane Richie Shane Richie Shane Richie is an English actor, comedian, singer and media personality, known for his portrayal of the character Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders.-Early life and career beginnings:...  (Alfie Moon Alfie Moon Alfred William "Alfie" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shane Richie. He made his first appearance on 21 November 2002, and left on 25 December 2005...  in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Suranne Jones Suranne Jones Suranne Jones is an English actress. She first rose to prominence playing the role of Karen McDonald in ITV1's soap opera Coronation Street over a period of four years...  (Karen McDonald Karen McDonald Karen McDonald is a fictional character on the long-running British soap opera, Coronation Street from June 2000 to December 2004...  in Coronation Street)
'Sexiest Male'	Nigel Harman Nigel Harman Nigel Derek Harman is an English actor, most famous for his role as Dennis Rickman in the UK soap opera EastEnders. He has worked extensively in theatre, with the stage being described as his "first love"...  (Dennis Rickman Dennis Rickman Dennis Rickman is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nigel Harman. He entered the show on 14 April 2003 and made his last appearance on 30 December 2005, when he was fatally stabbed as the midnight fireworks began. He is part of the Watts family, though his...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...  (Kat Moon Kat Moon Kathleen "Kat" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jessie Wallace. She was also played by Kate Peck in a flashback in 2001. She appeared in the show from September 2000 to November 2004, then returned in May 2005...  in EastEnders)
'Best Newcomer'	Nigel Harman Nigel Harman Nigel Derek Harman is an English actor, most famous for his role as Dennis Rickman in the UK soap opera EastEnders. He has worked extensively in theatre, with the stage being described as his "first love"...  (Dennis Rickman Dennis Rickman Dennis Rickman is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nigel Harman. He entered the show on 14 April 2003 and made his last appearance on 30 December 2005, when he was fatally stabbed as the midnight fireworks began. He is part of the Watts family, though his...  in EastEnders)
'Best Exit'	Sheree Murphy Sheree Murphy Sheree Murphy is an English actress and television presenter. A former student of the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Murphy placed second on the fifth series of the Reality TV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!...  (Tricia Dingle in Emmerdale)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Alex Carter Alex Carter (British actor) Alex Carter is an English actor and radio presenter.Carter got his TV break in 1999 when he was cast as Craig Harrison in 9 episodes of the Sunday evening drama Where the Heart Is. He then had a small walk on role in Coronation Street...  (Lee Hunter Lee Hunter (Hollyoaks) Lee Hunter is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Alex Carter. The youngest son of Les and Sally Hunter , he made his first on-screen appearance on 13 May 2001. The character was described as "wayward", a "cheeky chap" and a "wheeler dealer"...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh is an English actress.Hesmondhalgh was born in Accrington, Lancashire. As a teenager, she was moderately interested in acting, but wished to become a social worker. She applied to drama school to be with her friends, and studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art...  and David Neilson David Neilson David Neilson is an English actor best known for portraying Roy Cropper in Coronation Street from 1995 onwards....  (Hayley Hayley Cropper Hayley Anne Cropper is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street...  and Roy Cropper Roy Cropper Royston "Roy" Cropper, is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor David Neilson, the character was introduced during the episode airing on 19 July 1995. Originally a secondary character, he was given a more prominent role in 1997, by the...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Mark Charnock Mark Charnock Mark Charnock is an English actor best known for his part in ITV's Emmerdale as lanky chef Marlon Dingle.-Biography:...  (Marlon Dingle Marlon Dingle Marlon Sebastian Dingle is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Mark Charnock. -1996–:...  in Emmerdale)
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	Natalie Cassidy Natalie Cassidy Natalie Ann Cassidy is a British actress, most commonly known for appearing in the television soap EastEnders where she played Sonia Jackson for many years. She has also appeared in the BBC Two sitcom Psychoville and was a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing.-Career:As a...  (Sonia Jackson Sonia Fowler Sonia Ann Fowler is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy. Her first appearance was on 21 December 1993 and she made her final appearance on 2 February 2007...  in EastEnders)
'Best Bitch'	Kate Ford Kate Ford Kate Connerty is a British actress best known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2002 to 2007. Kate returned to Coronation Street on Christmas Eve 2010....  (Tracy Barlow Tracy Barlow Tracy Lynette Barlow is a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street. She is currently portrayed, since 2002, by Kate Ford, the latest in a series of actresses who have played Tracy at various ages...  in Coronation Street)
'Villain of the Year'	Charlie Brooks Charlie Brooks Charlene "Charlie" Brooks is a Welsh actress, best known for playing Janine Butcher on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Acting career:...  (Janine Evans Janine Evans Janine Butcher is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, currently portrayed by Charlie Brooks. Rebecca Michael originally portrayed the character from 1989 until 1993, when the role was given to Alexia Demetriou for three years. Brooks took on the role in 1999...  in EastEnders)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	The Storm (Emmerdale)
'Best Storyline'	Tracy tricks Roy and tries to ruin Karen and Steve's wedding (Coronation Street)
'Best Single Episode'	Say a Little Prayer (Doctors)
'Special Achievement Award'	Mal Young Mal Young Mal Young is a British television producer and executive producer.-Background:His initial career was in the Graphic Design industry, and it was not until the age of 27 that he began working in television, on the acclaimed Channel 4 soap opera Brookside.Working on the show for nearly a decade, he...  (Creator of Family Affairs and ex-executive producer of EastEnders)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Barbara Knox Barbara Knox Barbara Knox, MBE , is an English actress, best known for playing Rita Sullivan in the television soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:Knox was born in Oldham, Lancashire...  (Rita Sullivan Rita Sullivan Rita Sullivan is a long-standing character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street...  in Coronation Street)

2003 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	Coronation Street
'Best Actor'	Brian Capron Brian Capron Brian Capron, born 11 February 1947 at Eye in Suffolk, is a British actor, who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art . His father was an Algerian pilot, of French descent, who died in a plane crash before Brian was born....  (Richard Hillman Richard Hillman Richard Charles Hillman was a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street, played by Brian Capron. Hillman is now rated as one of the best soap villains of all time.-Development:...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Actress'	Kacey Ainsworth Kacey Ainsworth Kacey Ainsworth is an English actress, best known for playing the long-suffering Little Mo in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Life and career:Kacey Ainsworth, is the only soap actress who has won three Soap Actress awards in one single year in 2002...  (Little Mo Mitchell Little Mo Mitchell Maureen "Little Mo" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Kacey Ainsworth.-Storylines:...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Shane Richie Shane Richie Shane Richie is an English actor, comedian, singer and media personality, known for his portrayal of the character Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders.-Early life and career beginnings:...  (Alfie Moon Alfie Moon Alfred William "Alfie" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shane Richie. He made his first appearance on 21 November 2002, and left on 25 December 2005...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...  (Kat Moon Kat Moon Kathleen "Kat" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jessie Wallace. She was also played by Kate Peck in a flashback in 2001. She appeared in the show from September 2000 to November 2004, then returned in May 2005...  in EastEnders)
'Best Newcomer'	Jack McMullen Jack McMullen Jack Michael McMullen is an actor from Liverpool. He is best known for his role as Finn Sharkey in Waterloo Road, as well as smaller appearances in Brookside and Grange Hill.- Career :...  (Josh McLoughlin in Brookside)
'Best Exit'	Brian Capron Brian Capron Brian Capron, born 11 February 1947 at Eye in Suffolk, is a British actor, who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art . His father was an Algerian pilot, of French descent, who died in a plane crash before Brian was born....  (Richard Hillman Richard Hillman Richard Charles Hillman was a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street, played by Brian Capron. Hillman is now rated as one of the best soap villains of all time.-Development:...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Andrew Whyment Andrew Whyment Andrew "Andy" Whyment is an English television actor, best known for comedy roles, including his roles as Darren Sinclair-Jones in The Royle Family and Kirk Sutherland in the soap opera Coronation Street.-TV career:...  (Kirk Sutherland Kirk Sutherland Kirk Sutherland is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. The character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 22 May 2000, played by an uncredited actor ....  in Coronation Street)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Jack McMullen and Sarah White (Josh and Bev McLoughlin in Brookside)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Sue Nicholls Sue Nicholls Susan Frances Harmar Nicholls is an English actress, best known today for her long-running role as Audrey Roberts in British soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:...  (Audrey Roberts Audrey Roberts Audrey Roberts is a long-standing fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Sue Nicholls, the character first appeared during the episode aired on 16 April 1979....  in Coronation Street)
'Villain of the Year'	Brian Capron Brian Capron Brian Capron, born 11 February 1947 at Eye in Suffolk, is a British actor, who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art . His father was an Algerian pilot, of French descent, who died in a plane crash before Brian was born....  (Richard Hillman Richard Hillman Richard Charles Hillman was a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street, played by Brian Capron. Hillman is now rated as one of the best soap villains of all time.-Development:...  in Coronation Street)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Richard Hillman Richard Hillman Richard Charles Hillman was a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street, played by Brian Capron. Hillman is now rated as one of the best soap villains of all time.-Development:... 's confessions of murder (Coronation Street)
'Best Storyline'	Richard Hillman Richard Hillman Richard Charles Hillman was a fictional character in the British television soap opera Coronation Street, played by Brian Capron. Hillman is now rated as one of the best soap villains of all time.-Development:...  murders (Coronation Street)
'Best Single Episode'	Marlon Marlon Dingle Marlon Sebastian Dingle is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Mark Charnock. -1996–:...  and Tricia's wedding plans (Emmerdale)
'Lifetime Achievement Award'	Dean Sullivan Dean Sullivan Dean Sullivan is an English actor. He is best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in Channel 4's soap opera Brookside....  (Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside)
'Hero of the Year'	Sue Nicholls Sue Nicholls Susan Frances Harmar Nicholls is an English actress, best known today for her long-running role as Audrey Roberts in British soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:...  (Audrey Roberts Audrey Roberts Audrey Roberts is a long-standing fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Sue Nicholls, the character first appeared during the episode aired on 16 April 1979....  in Coronation Street)

2002 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Martin Kemp (Steve Owen in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Kacey Ainsworth Kacey Ainsworth Kacey Ainsworth is an English actress, best known for playing the long-suffering Little Mo in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Life and career:Kacey Ainsworth, is the only soap actress who has won three Soap Actress awards in one single year in 2002...  (Little Mo Morgan Little Mo Mitchell Maureen "Little Mo" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Kacey Ainsworth.-Storylines:...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Martin Kemp (Steve Owen in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...  (Kat Slater Kat Moon Kathleen "Kat" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jessie Wallace. She was also played by Kate Peck in a flashback in 2001. She appeared in the show from September 2000 to November 2004, then returned in May 2005...  in EastEnders)
'Best Newcomer'	Alex Ferns Alex Ferns Alexander "Alex" Ferns is a Scottish actor and television personality, best known for his EastEnders role as Trevor Morgan, "Britain's most-hated soap villain."...  (Trevor Morgan Trevor Morgan (EastEnders) Trevor Morgan is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Alex Ferns. He first appeared in December 2000, and became a regular cast member the following summer, after moving into Albert Square with his wife Little Mo Slater .-Storylines:Trevor is introduced as the abusive...  in Eastenders)
'Best Exit'	Batley the dog (Emmerdale)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Malcolm Hebden Malcolm Hebden Malcolm Hebden is an English television and stage actor best known for his role as Norris Cole in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:...  (Norris Cole Norris Cole Norris Benjamin Cole is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Malcolm Hebden, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 11 March 1994 and remained until his departure on 14 April 1997, only to return on 1 December...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	June Brown June Brown June Muriel Brown, MBE is a British actress, best known for her role as the busy-body, chain-smoking gossip Dot Cotton in the long-running British soap opera EastEnders and for making other high profile television appearances on shows such as Doctor Who, Coronation Street, Minder, The Bill and...  and John Bardon John Bardon John Bardon, is an English stage and screen actor. He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award in 1988 as 'Best Actor in a Musical' for Kiss Me, Kate, sharing the award with co-star Emil Wolk.-Acting career:Bardon is best known for playing Jim Branning in the popular British soap opera EastEnders...  (Dot Dot Branning Dorothy "Dot" Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, EastEnders, played by June Brown since 1985. In a special episode entitled EastEnders: Dot's Story a young Dot was played by Tallulah Pitt-Brown in flashbacks. Dot first appeared in EastEnders in July 1985 as the mother of...  and Jim Branning Jim Branning James Archibald "Jim" Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by John Bardon, first appearing on 29 April 1996 and becoming a regular character in 1999 and has remained in the series right up to 2011....  in EastEnders)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Raymond Quinn Ray Quinn Raymond Arthur "Ray" Quinn is an English actor, singer, and dancer. He finished second in talent show The X Factor in 2006, and won the 2009 series of Dancing on Ice. He also appeared as victimised teenager Anthony Murray in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside...  (Anthony Murray in Brookside)
'Best Storyline'	Bullying Plot (Brookside Brookside Brookside is a defunct British soap opera set in Liverpool, England. The series began on the launch night of Channel 4 on 2 November 1982, and ran for 21 years until 4 November 2003... )
'Hero of the Year'	Stuart Manning Stuart Manning Stuart Bernard Manning is an English actor and model.He is best known for the role of Russ Owen in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, which he played from 2004 until 2009....  (Sam Armstrong in Night and Day)
'Villain of the Year'	Alex Ferns Alex Ferns Alexander "Alex" Ferns is a Scottish actor and television personality, best known for his EastEnders role as Trevor Morgan, "Britain's most-hated soap villain."...  (Trevor Morgan Trevor Morgan (EastEnders) Trevor Morgan is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Alex Ferns. He first appeared in December 2000, and became a regular cast member the following summer, after moving into Albert Square with his wife Little Mo Slater .-Storylines:Trevor is introduced as the abusive...  in EastEnders)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Adam Morgan Adam Morgan (Hollyoaks) Adam Morgan is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by David Brown.-Background:Adam is the son of Andy and Sue Morgan and brother of Beth, Luke and Zara...  and Mandy Richardson Mandy Richardson Mandy Richardson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Sarah Jayne Dunn... 's car crash (Hollyoaks)
'Best Single Episode'	Zoe Zoe Slater Zoe Slater is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Michelle Ryan. She made her first appearance on the 18 September 2000...  discovers that Kat Kat Moon Kathleen "Kat" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jessie Wallace. She was also played by Kate Peck in a flashback in 2001. She appeared in the show from September 2000 to November 2004, then returned in May 2005...  is her mother (EastEnders)
'Special Achievement Award'	Tony Holland Tony Holland Anthony John "Tony" Holland was an English television screenwriter best known as a writer and co-creator of the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early career:...  (Co-creator of EastEnders)

2001 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Martin Kemp (Steve Owen in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Natalie Cassidy Natalie Cassidy Natalie Ann Cassidy is a British actress, most commonly known for appearing in the television soap EastEnders where she played Sonia Jackson for many years. She has also appeared in the BBC Two sitcom Psychoville and was a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing.-Career:As a...  (Sonia Jackson in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Martin Kemp (Steve Owen in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Tamzin Outhwaite Tamzin Outhwaite Tamzin Maria Outhwaite is an award-winning English actress. She became known for her role as Melanie Owen in the British soap opera EastEnders, whom she portrayed from 1998 until 2002.-Early career:...  (Melanie Healy Melanie Owen Melanie Jane "Mel" Owen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Tamzin Outhwaite. She appeared from October 1998 to April 2002 when Outhwaite opted to leave the role...  in EastEnders)
'Best Newcomer'	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...  (Kat Slater in EastEnders)
'Best Exit'	Naomi Radcliffe Naomi Radcliffe Naomi Radcliffe is an English actress. She was born in Oldham, Lancashire to Albert Radcliffe—a Canon of Manchester Cathedral—and Petrina, a teacher. She was educated at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, having not been accepted on her first attempt.Her first professional stage...  (Alison Webster in Coronation Street)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Sarah White Sarah White Sarah White is a singer-songwriter based in Charlottesville, Virginia, whose music can be roughly characterized as folk or alt-country.She was born in Warrenton, Virginia, and relocated as a child to Monroe County, West Virginia...  (Bev McLoughlin in Brookside)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	William Tarmey William Tarmey Bill Tarmey is an English actor, singer and author, best known for playing Jack Duckworth on the soap opera Coronation Street. First appearing in the role in 1979, he played it continuously from 1983 to 2010.-Life and career:Tarmey was born in Ardwick, Manchester...  and Elizabeth Dawn Elizabeth Dawn Elizabeth 'Liz' Dawn MBE , is an English actress, best known for her role as Vera Duckworth in the long-running British soap opera, Coronation Street...  (Jack Jack Duckworth John Harold "Jack" Duckworth is a long-standing fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional town of Weatherfield. He is played by actor William Tarmey. The character debuted onscreen during the episode...  and Vera Duckworth Vera Duckworth Veronica "Vera" Duckworth , played by Elizabeth Dawn, is a fictional character on the British soap opera Coronation Street, first appearing in August 1974 and last appearing in episode 6,734 on 18 January 2008, where the character peacefully died in her sleep at the age of 70 from heart failure...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Georgia Taylor Georgia Taylor Georgia Taylor is an English actress, known for her role as Toyah Battersby in Coronation Street and currently for playing Ruth Winters on Casualty. She was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester....  (Toyah Battersby in Coronation Street)
'Hero of the Year'	Clive Hornby Clive Hornby Clive Hornby was an English actor, known for his part in ITV's Emmerdale as farmer Jack Sugden.-Television:...  (Jack Sugden Jack Sugden John Jacob "Jack" Sugden is a fictional character in the British television soap opera Emmerdale. The character was originally played by Andrew Burt from 1972 to 1974 with a brief return in 1976, when he left for Italy to write a book. On his return in 1980 he was played by Clive Hornby...  in Emmerdale)
'Villain of the Year'	Steve McFadden Steve McFadden Steve McFadden is an English actor, known for his role as Phil Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which he has played since1990.-Early life:...  (Phil Mitchell Phil Mitchell Philip James "Phil" Mitchell is a long-running fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden.Phil first arrived in Albert Square on 20 February 1990, and was soon joined by his brother, Grant, sister Sam and mother Peggy...  in EastEnders)
'Most Spectacular Scene'	Andy Sugden Andy Sugden Andrew "Andy" Sugden is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Kelvin Fletcher.-1996–2007:...  burning the barn (Emmerdale')
'Best Storyline'	Mark Mark Redman (Coronation Street) Mark Redman is Mike Baldwin's son by Maggie Dunlop. He was played by Christopher Oakswood from 1983 till 1992 and then by Christopher Cook from 1992 till 1994 and then most recently Paul Fox from 1999 till 2006... , Linda and Mike love triangle (Coronation Street)
'Best Single Episode'	The Live Episode (8 December 2000, Coronation Street)
'Special Achievement Award'	Phil Redmond Phil Redmond Phil Redmond CBE is an English television producer and screenwriter.He is well-known for creating several popular television series such as Grange Hill , Brookside and Hollyoaks...  (Creator of Brookside and Hollyoaks)

2000 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	EastEnders
'Best Actor'	Joe Absolom Joe Absolom Joseph Absolom is an English actor best known for playing Matthew Rose in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders and Al Large in Doc Martin.-Biography:...  (Matthew Rose Matthew Rose (EastEnders) Matthew Rose is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Joe Absolom. He was introduced in 1997. In a deviation from typical casting protocol, the role of Matthew was constructed for Absolom after he auditioned for the production team; they were looking for new, raw...  in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Patsy Palmer Patsy Palmer Patsy Palmer is an English actress. Palmer made an early television appearance on the children's drama show Grange Hill, but is best known for playing Bianca Jackson in the popular British television soap opera EastEnders. Originally in the cast from 1993–1999, Palmer returned to EastEnders in...  (Bianca Butcher Bianca Jackson Bianca Butcher is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Patsy Palmer. The character was introduced by executive producer Leonard Lewis and appeared initially from 1993 to 1999, when Palmer opted to leave. In 2002 executive producer John Yorke brought the character...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Michael Greco (Beppe di Marco Beppe di Marco Beppe di Marco is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Michael Greco.Beppe was his family's pride and joy, so it was a big shock to them when he was fired from the police force for attempting to frame local hardman Grant Mitchell...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Tamzin Outhwaite Tamzin Outhwaite Tamzin Maria Outhwaite is an award-winning English actress. She became known for her role as Melanie Owen in the British soap opera EastEnders, whom she portrayed from 1998 until 2002.-Early career:...  (Melanie Healy Melanie Owen Melanie Jane "Mel" Owen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Tamzin Outhwaite. She appeared from October 1998 to April 2002 when Outhwaite opted to leave the role...  in EastEnders)
'Best Newcomer'	Gary Lucy (Luke Morgan Luke Morgan Lucas "Luke" Morgan is a fictional character from long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Gary Lucy. He played the part between 1999 and 2001 before a brief return in 2002. He was introduced as part of the Morgan family alongside sisters Beth and Zara, brother Adam and parents Andy...  in Hollyoaks)
'Best Exit'	Paul Loughran Paul Loughran Paul Loughran is a Northern Irish actor. He was educated at Methodist College Belfast. He is best known for portraying Butch Dingle in ITV Soap Opera Emmerdale in which his character died in a bus crash with friend Pete Collins. After that he appeared in many other Soaps such as Heartbeat...  (Butch Dingle in Emmerdale)
'Best Comedy Performance'	Sue Nicholls Sue Nicholls Susan Frances Harmar Nicholls is an English actress, best known today for her long-running role as Audrey Roberts in British soap opera Coronation Street.-Early life:...  (Audrey Roberts in Coronation Street)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Dean Sullivan Dean Sullivan Dean Sullivan is an English actor. He is best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in Channel 4's soap opera Brookside....  and Sue Jenkins Sue Jenkins Susan Elizabeth Jenkins is an English actress and one of two daughters of Albert and Marjorie Jenkins.-Biography:Sue Jenkins became an actress at the age of eighteen having studied at drama college...  (Jimmy and Jackie Corkhill in Brookside)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Lindsey Coulson Lindsey Coulson Lindsey Coulson is an English actress, best known for her role as Carol Jackson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.- Career :...  (Carol Jackson Carol Jackson Carol Ann Jackson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Lindsey Coulson. The character was introduced in 1993 as part of a new problem family. Coulson decided to quit the role in 1997, but she returned temporarily in 1999 as part of a storyline that marked Carol's...  in EastEnders)
'Villain of the Year'	Martin Kemp (Steve Owen in EastEnders)
'Best Storyline'	The teenage pregnancy of Sarah-Louise Platt (Coronation Street)
'Spectacular Scene of the Year'	"Millennium Club Explosion" (Brookside)

1999 winners

Award	Winner
'Best British Soap'	Coronation Street
'Best Actor'	Ross Kemp Ross Kemp Ross James Kemp is a BAFTA award-winning British actor, author and journalist, who rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders...  (Grant Mitchell Grant Mitchell (EastEnders) Grant Anthony Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. Grant first appeared in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. Kemp remained until 1999 when he opted to leave...  in EastEnders)
'Best Actress'	Barbara Windsor Barbara Windsor Barbara Ann Windsor, MBE , better known by her stage name Barbara Windsor, is an English actress. Her best known roles are in the Carry On films and as Peggy Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders....  (Peggy Mitchell Peggy Mitchell Margaret Ann "Peggy" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Peggy was initially played by Jo Warne when she first appeared on 30 April 1991, featuring in the series on a recurring basis over several weeks. Peggy was reintroduced in 1994, recast and was then played by...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Male'	Michael Greco (Beppe di Marco Beppe di Marco Beppe di Marco is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Michael Greco.Beppe was his family's pride and joy, so it was a big shock to them when he was fired from the police force for attempting to frame local hardman Grant Mitchell...  in EastEnders)
'Sexiest Female'	Tamzin Outhwaite Tamzin Outhwaite Tamzin Maria Outhwaite is an award-winning English actress. She became known for her role as Melanie Owen in the British soap opera EastEnders, whom she portrayed from 1998 until 2002.-Early career:...  (Melanie Healy in EastEnders)
'Best Exit'	Claire King Claire King Claire King is a popular English actress, best known for playing the roles of Kim Tate in the ITV Soap Opera Emmerdale from 1989 to 1999 and Karen Betts in Bad Girls from 2000 to 2004.-Biography:...  (Kim Tate in Emmerdale)
'Best Comedy Performance'	John Savident John Savident John Savident is a British actor, best known for playing the part of Fred Elliott in the soap opera Coronation Street from 1994 to 2006. And also was a frequent guest on Soccer AM alongside fellow actor Jack 'The Rigger' Spooner....  (Fred Elliott Fred Elliott Frederick Handel "Fred" Elliott is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by John Savident from 1994 until 2006.-Development:...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Dramatic Performance'	Kelvin Fletcher Kelvin Fletcher Kelvin Warren Fletcher is an English actor and model who has played Andy Sugden in the long-running television soap opera Emmerdale since 1996....  (Andy Sugden Andy Sugden Andrew "Andy" Sugden is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Kelvin Fletcher.-1996–2007:...  in Emmerdale)
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh Julie Hesmondhalgh is an English actress.Hesmondhalgh was born in Accrington, Lancashire. As a teenager, she was moderately interested in acting, but wished to become a social worker. She applied to drama school to be with her friends, and studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art...  and David Neilson David Neilson David Neilson is an English actor best known for portraying Roy Cropper in Coronation Street from 1995 onwards....  (Hayley Patterson Hayley Cropper Hayley Anne Cropper is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street...  & Roy Cropper Roy Cropper Royston "Roy" Cropper, is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor David Neilson, the character was introduced during the episode airing on 19 July 1995. Originally a secondary character, he was given a more prominent role in 1997, by the...  in Coronation Street)
'Villain of the Year'	Stephen Billington Stephen Billington Stephen Billington is a British actor, best known for playing Greg Kelly in Coronation Street . He has worked with many leading film directors, including Peter Greenaway, Franco Zeffirelli, and Mel Gibson...  (Greg Kelly Greg Kelly Gregory Raymond "Greg" Kelly is an American broadcast journalist. He is currently the co-host of Good Day New York; previously was the co-host of Fox and Friends and a White House correspondent for Fox News. Kelly is also currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps...  in Coronation Street)
'Best Storyline'	Tiffany Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell Tiffany Dawn Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Martine McCutcheon from 1995 until 1998. The character was created by the writer, Tony Jordan...  discovering her mother, Louise Raymond Louise Raymond Louise Raymond is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Carol Harrison from May 1998 to April 1999. Louise was the estranged mother of the characters Tiffany and Simon Raymond. She was featured most prominently in a high-profile storyline about adultery, when she... 's affair with Grant Mitchell Grant Mitchell (EastEnders) Grant Anthony Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. Grant first appeared in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. Kemp remained until 1999 when he opted to leave...  in EastEnders
'Special Achievement Award'	William Roache William Roache William Patrick Harry Roache MBE is a British actor, best known for his role as Ken Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street...  (Ken Barlow in Coronation Street)

Awards totals

Soap opera	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	Total
EastEnders EastEnders EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...	5	7	7	10	3	7	4	7	1	4	7	10	4	76
Coronation Street Coronation Street Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...	5	2	5	1	8	4	7	3	6	4	5	2	8	60
Emmerdale Emmerdale Emmerdale, is a long-running British soap opera set in Emmerdale , a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, Emmerdale was first broadcast on 16 October 1972...	2	1	2	1	1	3	1	4	2	1	1	1	1	21
Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill...	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	2	3	6	0	1	2	18
Doctors	–	–	–	–	0	1	1	0	2	0	3	2	0	9
Brookside Brookside Brookside is a defunct British soap opera set in Liverpool, England. The series began on the launch night of Channel 4 on 2 November 1982, and ran for 21 years until 4 November 2003...	0	2	1	2	2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	-	7
Family Affairs Family Affairs Family Affairs was a British soap opera broadcast on Five, from 1997 to 2005. It was the second programme to be broadcast on the channel on 30 March 1997, the channel's launch night...	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	–	–	–	–	–	-	2
Night and Day Night and Day (TV series) Night and Day was a British soap opera which was produced by Granada Television for LWT and ran on ITV from 2001 to 2003.Its theme-song, "Always & Forever", was sung by Kylie Minogue.-Synopsis:...	–	–	–	1	0	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	-	1
Crossroads	–	–	–	0	0	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	-	0

Note: Table does not include 'Special Achievement' or 'Lifetime Achievement' awards.

Award	Coronation Street	Doctors	EastEnders	Emmerdale	Hollyoaks
'Best British Soap'	4	0	9	0	0
'Best Actor'	2	0	9	1	1
'Best Actress'	4	0	8	0	1
'Sexiest Male'	3	0	10	0	0
'Sexiest Female'	3	0	7	0	3
'Best Newcomer'	3	1	5	0	2
'Best Exit'	5	0	2	5	1
'Best Comedy Performance'	8	0	1	1	2
'Best Onscreen Partnership'	4	2	4	0	1
'Best Dramatic Performance'	4	1	4	2	0
'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress'	2	1	3	1	1
'Best Bitch'	2	0	0	1	0
'Villain of the Year'	5	0	6	0	2
'Hero of the Year'	1	0	0	1	0
'Most Spectacular Scene'	3	0	0	5	3
'Best Storyline'	6	1	3	0	1
'Best Single Episode'	2	3	3	2	0

Ratings

1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
10.79m	9.48m	11.28m	8.46m	9.19m	9.01m	8.14m	6.42m	6.42m	6.32m	5.25m	5.43m	5.46

Superlatives

Superlative	Best Actor
Actor with most awards	Ross Kemp Ross Kemp Ross James Kemp is a BAFTA award-winning British actor, author and journalist, who rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders...  (1999,2006), Shane Ritchie (2004–2005)	2	Actor with most nominations	Steve McFadden Steve McFadden Steve McFadden is an English actor, known for his role as Phil Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which he has played since1990.-Early life:...	9 (1999–2003, 2006, 2008–2009,2011)
Actor with most nominations without ever winning	Steve McFadden	9 (1999–2003, 2006, 2008–2009)
Youngest Best Actor Winner	Danny Miller Danny Miller (actor) Daniel Benedict "Danny" Miller is an English actor from Bredbury, Stockport, Greater Manchester, best-known for his role as Aaron Livesy in ITV soap opera Emmerdale.-Career:...  (2011)	at the age of 20

Superlative	Best Actress
Actress with most awards	Kacey Ainsworth Kacey Ainsworth Kacey Ainsworth is an English actress, best known for playing the long-suffering Little Mo in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Life and career:Kacey Ainsworth, is the only soap actress who has won three Soap Actress awards in one single year in 2002...  (2002–2003), Suranne Jones Suranne Jones Suranne Jones is an English actress. She first rose to prominence playing the role of Karen McDonald in ITV1's soap opera Coronation Street over a period of four years...  (2004–2005), Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...  (2006, 2010)	2
Actress with most nominations	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...	6 (2002–2006,2011)
Actress with most nominations without ever winning	Jessie Wallace	6 (2002–2006,2011)
Youngest Best Actress Winner	Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...  (2006) and Natalie Cassidy Natalie Cassidy Natalie Ann Cassidy is a British actress, most commonly known for appearing in the television soap EastEnders where she played Sonia Jackson for many years. She has also appeared in the BBC Two sitcom Psychoville and was a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing.-Career:As a...  (2001)	at the age of 17

Superlative	Overall
Actor with most awards	Brian Capron Brian Capron Brian Capron, born 11 February 1947 at Eye in Suffolk, is a British actor, who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art . His father was an Algerian pilot, of French descent, who died in a plane crash before Brian was born....	5
Actress with most awards	Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...	7
Actor with most nominations	Steve McFadden	14
Actress with most nominations	Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace Jessie Wallace is an English actress best known for her portrayal as Kat Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...  and Lacey Turner Lacey Turner Lacey Amelia Turner is an award-winning English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Stacey Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role for which she has won 33 awards...	16
Oldest Winner/Oldest Nominee	Betty Driver Betty Driver Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Driver, MBE was an English singer, actress and author, best known for her role as Betty Williams on the British soap opera, Coronation Street, appearing in more than 2,800 episodes...  (aged 90)	1
Youngest Winner/Youngest Nominee	Ellis Hollins Ellis Hollins Ellis Hollins is a British Soap Award winning child actor. He is most famous for playing the role Tom Cunningham in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, which he has played since 1999... (aged 6)	1
Most Viewer Voted Wins by a Soap	EastEnders	47 Awards
Most Panel Voted Wins by a Soap	Coronation Street	32 Awards
Most Overall Wins by a Soap	EastEnders	75 Awards
Most Overall Wins by a Soap in a Single Year	EastEnders	10 Awards (2002, 2010)

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