| 2008 British Academy Television Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20 April 2008 |
| Site | London Palladium |
| Hosted by | Graham Norton |
| Highlights | |
| Best Comedy Series | Fonejacker |
| Best Drama | The Street |
| Best Actor | Andrew Garfield Boy A |
| Best Actress | Eileen Atkins Cranford |
| Best Comedy | |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | BBC One |
| Ratings | 5.67 million |
The 2008 British Academy Television Awards were held on 20 April at the London Palladium Theatre in London.[1] The ceremony was broadcast live on BBC One in the United Kingdom. The nominations were announced on 18 March 2008.[2][3][4] Drama Cranford received the most nominations with four,[1] making Judi Dench the most nominated actress in BAFTA history for her work on TV and film combined.[5] Long-running soap opera Coronation Street failed to earn a nomination.[1] Bruce Forsyth received the Academy Fellowship Award.[6]
Winners in bold.