ITV soap Emmerdale beat off competition from Coronation Street, Eastenders and Hollyoaks to scoop the Best Serial Drama prize at the National Television Awards for the fourth year running.
Over the last 12 months, Emmerdale has featured a number of dramatic storylines, including Maya Stepney grooming Jacob Gallagher, Robert Sugden’s exit and his husband Aaron Dingle’s subsequent struggles and a dramatic boat explosion.
Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David Metcalfe on the show, was first on stage to accept the award and said: “This is the fourth year in a row Emmerdale has picked up the award, which is just unbelievable. We’re so proud of this show.”
Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn picked up an NTA for Best Serial Drama Performance for her character Sinead Osbourne’s battle with cancer.
