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Revealed: Top 100 most influential people in TV include cast of Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Succession's Kieran Culkin and Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire - does YOUR favourite star make the list?
The cast of Mr Bates vs The Post Office (top left) is the first ensemble to top the list, followed by Succession's Kieran Culkin (top, second from left) and Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire.
Zai Bennett, Sky UK and Ireland Managing Director of Content, said: 'Kieran not only brought the laughs as arguably the funniest of the Roy siblings, but he also left you feeling sympathetic for this multifaceted character, who is ultimately just seeking is father's approval.' BBC boss Charlotte Moore said: 'Sally Wainwright is a genius, a multi-award winning writer lauded for creating strong and complex female characters, combining humour with authentic dialogue and so often shining a light on Yorkshire.' Dame Pippa Harris, co-founder of Neal Street Productions described her as 'one of the most exciting comedic actor/writers of her generation,' adding that 'not only has she stolen the show in two movies (Theater Camp and Bottoms) but audiences were captivated by her dazzling performance as sous chef Sydney in The Bear'.
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