by Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy won Best Drama Performance at the UK’s National Television Awards in London on Thursday night.
The Cork actor saw off the challenge of Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Nicola Walker (The Split) and Vicky McClure (Trigger Point) at the awards, which are voted for by the public.
The Irish star was not at the ceremony at London’s OVO Wembley Arena to accept his award, but a message was read on his behalf by co-star Harry Kirton, who was joined on stage by another co-star, Packy Lee, and the show’s creator, Steven Knight.
The message read: “I’m sorry I can’t be here tonight to pick up this award, but luckily I have someone younger (Kirton), someone funnier (Lee) and, obviously, the creator to do it for me.
“Once again, I want to thank all the fans who voted for this award. I’ve been saying it for years: Peaky fans are the best in the world… Thank you each and every one of you who voted for this award.
“Finally, I’d like to dedicate this award to every crew member, cast member and production member who worked on Peaky over the last 10 years, making this show the ultimate collaborative endeavour. We did it together. Lots of love, Cillian.”
Peaky Blinders was also named Best Returning Drama ahead of Bridgerton, Call the Midwife and The Split.
The awards also saw wins for Emmerdale, Strictly Come Dancing, Kate Garraway, Ant & Dec and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!, among others.
The full list of the winners:
Talent Show – Strictly Come Dancing
The winner of Talent Show is Strictly Come Dancing, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/1KaHZCfeG7
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Authored Documentary – Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek
The winner of Authored Documentary is Kate Garraway – Caring For Derek, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/edWsN8IZ6Y
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Returning Drama – Peaky Blinders
The winner of Returning Drama is Peaky Blinders, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/Ax5xlTvrQ1
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
TV Presenter – Ant & Dec
The winner of TV Presenter is Ant & Dec, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/uvH2Yolw6G
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Factual Entertainment – Gogglebox
The winner of Factual Entertainment is Gogglebox, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/8uu3ZyOTNy
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Drama Performance – Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award – I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!
The winner of The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award is I’m A Celeb, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/xpHgVExRtm
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Serial Drama – Emmerdale
The winner of Serial Drama is Emmerdale, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/WrV2FGQAxu
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Expert – Martin Lewis
The winner of TV Expert is Martin Lewis, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/CpOt5eLyFB
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Serial Drama Performance – Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle in Emmerdale
The winner of Serial Drama Performance is Mark Charnock, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/w4fC8QSZQs
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Quiz Game Show – Beat the Chasers
The winner of Quiz Game Show is Beat The Chasers, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/IlFgcnLIrj
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Rising Star – Paddy Bever as Max Turner in Coronation Street
The winner of Rising Star is Paddy Bever, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/PTgqDMkRCe
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Daytime – This Morning
The winner of Daytime is This Morning, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/jcwfMGWVX9
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Comedy – After Life
The winner of Comedy is After Life, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/8Qmpm0v5vB
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Talent Show Judge – Anton Du Beke
The winner of Talent Show Judge is Anton Du Beke,a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/eraYvuQuzP
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
New Drama – Trigger Point
The winner of New Drama is Trigger Point, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/gFJbTxvKYr
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
Special Recognition – Lenny Henry
The winner of Special Recognition is Lenny Henry, a huge congratulations to your winner! ✨ #NTAs2022 pic.twitter.com/10LjsoVyuD
— National TV Awards (@OfficialNTAs) October 13, 2022
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