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BAFTA’s ‘ridiculous’ decision following ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office win blasted

Mr Bates vs The Post Office won big t the BAFTA TV Awards, but viewers at home felt the BBC should've given over more of the show to it

Many cast members – including Toby Jones and Monica Dolan – headed on stage to collect the award, alongside Alan Bates and series producer Patrick Spence. Kevin Lygo’s speech was cut down last night (Credit: BBC) Later, ITV was handed one “BAFTA’s highest honours” for commissioning the series, the Special Award. Ridiculous,” blasted one, who also claimed Mr Bates star Monica Dolan was “robbed” after she was beaten to the Best Actress in a Leading Role gong by Marisa Abela.

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