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BAFTA To Honor BBC Soap ‘EastEnders’


The BBC's 'EastEnders' will receive a BAFTA Special Award at the Craft Awards later this month.

Huge names including Tom Hooper, Sarah Phelps and Dominic Treadwell-Collins have worked on the soap, along with younger stars like BAFTA-winning writer Nicôle Lecky, writer and actress Emer Kenny and actor Tosin Cole ( Supacell). It’s a testament to all those working behind the scenes who produce a continuing drama that has entertained the nation for over 40 years. High-profile figures up for nomination include Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky and Mr Bates vs the Post Office writer Gwyneth Hughes.

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