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TV BAFTAs viewers furious as two ‘iconic’ stars missing from In Memoriam segment

Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Joan Plowright were notably absent from the In Memoriam segment at the TV BAFTAs last night

Alan Cumming hosted the TV BAFTAs last night (Credit: BBC) The ladies’ absence led to complaints from those watching at home. The In Memoriam section of the night was accompanied by live music by concert violinist Esther Abrami (Credit: BBC) However, there is good reason for the apparent ‘snub’. “The tributes we pay at our Film, Games and Television Awards are moments for pause, reflection and remembrance of all the extraordinarily talented people who dedicated their lives to the screen arts.

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