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2013 British Soap Awards
The 2013 British Soap Awards honoured the best in British soap operas throughout 2012 and 2013. The ceremony was held on 18 May 2013 at Dock10, Greater Manchester, and was later broadcast on ITV1 and STV. The publicly voted categories were announced on 11 March 2013, with the vote opening that same day. This included a longlist for the Best Actress and Actor awards. The shortlist, including panel nominations, was released on 23 April 2013. ITV soap ''Coronation Street'' won four of the six publicly voted awards, including Best British Soap. They also took home the most awards that night, with eight wins. Channel 4 soap ''Hollyoaks'' won the remaining two public awards, as well as winning Best Newcomer and Best On-Screen Partnership. BBC soap ''EastEnders'' cast member Adam Woodyatt was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement accolade for his role as Ian Beale. Winners and nominees Publicly voted Panel voted Wins by soap Notes References External links * {{The Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The British Soap Awards
The British Soap Awards (BSAs) are an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom which honours the best moments in British soap operas. The ceremony is televised on ITV. The trophies given to the winners are made from metal and glass and have been manufactured by British firm Creative Awards since their inception. The majority of the awards are voted for by a panel of industry professionals, while certain awards including Best British Soap and Best Leading Performer are voted for by the general public. History The first British Soap Awards took place in 1999 and was presented by Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, who presented the awards until 2001. Matthew Kelly presented the 2002 awards, before being replaced by Des O'Connor and Melanie Sykes in 2003. Paul O'Grady presented the awards between 2004 and 2005. Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton took over as presenters in 2006. Britton left in 2008, however Schofield continued to present the awards as a solo presenter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello!
Hello is a salutation or greeting in the English language. It is first attested in writing from 1826. Early uses ''Hello'', with that spelling, was used in publications in the U.S. as early as the 18 October 1826 edition of the '' Norwich Courier'' of Norwich, Connecticut. Another early use was an 1833 American book called ''The Sketches and Eccentricities of Col. David Crockett, of West Tennessee'', which was reprinted that same year in '' The London Literary Gazette''. The word was extensively used in literature by the 1860s. Etymology According to the ''Oxford English Dictionary'', ''hello'' is an alteration of ''hallo'', ''hollo'', which came from Old High German "''halâ'', ''holâ'', emphatic imperative of ''halôn'', ''holôn'' to fetch, used especially in hailing a ferryman". It also connects the development of ''hello'' to the influence of an earlier form, ''holla'', whose origin is in the French ''holà'' (roughly, 'whoa there!', from French ''là'' 'there'). As in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claire Cooper
Claire Elizabeth Cooper (born 26 October 1980) is a British actress and former gymnast from Wakefield, England, best known for portraying Jacqui McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a character she played full time from 2006 to 2013 and returned to for one episode in 2023. In 2010, Cooper opened a clothing rental boutique called The Closet in Liverpool with ''Hollyoaks'' co-stars Jennifer Metcalfe and Leah Hackett. Early life Cooper was a British champion gymnast for 10 years. Cooper attended the Guildford School of Acting. Career Cooper has appeared in various British television shows, including a two-part episode on '' Waking the Dead'' in 2004. She has also made appearances on ''Coronation Street'' and '' Waterloo Road''. Cooper made her on-screen debut as Jacqui McQueen in ''Hollyoaks'' in September 2006. She played the character for several years, including in spin-offs ''Hollyoaks Later'' in 2009 and '' Hollyoaks: King of Hearts'' in 2010. She d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmerdale
''Emmerdale'' (known as ''Emmerdale Farm'' until 1989) is a British television soap opera that is broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV. The show is set in Emmerdale (known as Beckindale until 1994), a List of fictional towns and villages, fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, ''Emmerdale Farm'' was first broadcast on 16 October 1972. Interior scenes have been filmed at the Leeds Studios since its inception. Exterior scenes were first filmed in Arncliffe, North Yorkshire, Arncliffe in Littondale, and the series may have taken its name from Amerdale, an ancient name of Littondale. Exterior scenes were later shot at Esholt, but are now shot at a purpose-built set on the Harewood House#Popular culture, Harewood estate. The series originally aired during the afternoon and was intended to be a three-month television series. However, more episodes were ordered and transmitted during the daytime until 1978, when it was moved to an early-evening prime time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctors (2000 TV Series)
''Doctors'' is a British Medical drama, medical soap opera, first broadcast on BBC One on 26 March 2000 and concluded on 14 November 2024. Filmed in Birmingham and set in the fictional West Midlands (region), West Midlands town of Letherbridge, the soap follows the lives of the staff of both an NHS doctor's surgery and a university campus surgery, as well as the lives of their families and friends. Initially, only Doctors (series 1), 41 episodes of the programme were ordered, but due to the positive reception, the BBC ordered it as a continuing soap opera. ''Doctors'' was filmed at the Pebble Mill Studios until 2004; production then relocated to the BBC Drama Village, where it filmed until 2024. Episodes were filmed three months prior to transmission and were typically broadcast Mondays to Thursdays at 2:00 pm on BBC One, as well as having classic episodes broadcast on Drama (British TV channel), Drama. It took three annual transmission breaks across the year: at Easter, during t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shortlist
A short list or shortlist is a list of candidates for a job, prize, award, political position, etc., that has been reduced from a longer list of candidates (sometimes via intermediate lists known as "long lists"). The length of short lists varies according to the context. A candidate on a short list may or may not receive the award or position. Awards For awards, short lists are often made public; these are the works which will be looked at closely by judges, and from which winners will eventually be chosen. Sometimes a 'long list' is prepared beforehand, from which the later short list will be selected. This is also sometimes made public. US politics In US politics, the term is most frequently used in two instances: first a list of prospective vice presidential nominees compiled for the benefit of a party's presidential nominee, and a list of people who might be nominated by an executive office holder to a judicial or lower executive office. In the latter instance, the shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its initial launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Internet forum, Forum. History (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform Sky (UK and Ireland), SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ITV Digital, ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting many visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Beale
Ian Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Adam Woodyatt. He is one of four remaining original characters, the others being his mother, Kathy Beale ( Gillian Taylforth), his long standing best friend and ex-wife, Sharon Watts ( Letitia Dean) and Queen Vic barmaid, Tracey ( Jane Slaughter). The character appeared in his 2000th episode in the show on 26 March 2007, and his 3,000th on 27 May 2016. Woodyatt left ''EastEnders'' on 22 January 2021. He made guest appearances on 12 December 2022 and 22 June 2023, prior to a full-time return on 22 August of that year. Ian is the longest-serving regular EastEnders character, and second overall, behind only Tracey. Ian is the most-married character in ''EastEnders'' history, with six marriages to five women: Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), Mel Owen ( Tamzin Outhwaite), Laura Beale ( Hannah Waterman), twice to Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), and Sharon, and three aborted engagements to Mandy Salte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Soap Award For Outstanding Achievement
The British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement is an award presented annually by the British Soap Awards, formerly known as the Lifetime Achievement award until 2013. The winner is decided by a panel and celebrates the soap career and achievements of each recipient. ''Coronation Street'' is the most awarded soaps in the category, holding nine wins. ''Brookside'', ''Hollyoaks'' and ''Emmerdale'' have also won once. It is currently held by ''Coronation Street'' actor David Neilson David Neilson (born 13 March 1949) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as cafe owner Roy Cropper in the long running ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', which he has played since 1995. Early life Neilson wa ..., who portrays Roy Cropper in the soap. Recipients Wins by soap References {{The British Soap Awards Soap opera awards The British Soap Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Woodyatt
Adam Brinley Woodyatt (born 28 June 1968) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Ian Beale in the BBC One, BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', a role he has portrayed since the show's inception in 1985, making him one of the shows longest serving cast members. Early life and education Woodyatt was born on 28 June 1968 in Walthamstow, and grew up in east London. He was educated at two independent schools: Forest School, Walthamstow, Forest School, on the edge of Epping Forest, in Walthamstow in north east London, where he shared classes with comedy writer Sharat Sardana and cricket captain Nasser Hussain; and the Sylvia Young Theatre School. He also attended Llanidloes High School, Llanidloes, Wales. Career Aged 13, Woodyatt appeared on stage at the Royal National Theatre, National Theatre in Tom Stoppard's play ''On the Razzle (play), On the Razzle''. Following the completion of his studies at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, Woodyatt appeared in the BBC's children's dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EastEnders
''EastEnders'' is a British television soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the East End of London, the programme follows the stories of local residents and their families as they go about their daily lives. Within eight months of the show's original launch, it had reached the number one spot in BARB's television ratings, and has consistently remained among the top-rated series in Britain. Four ''EastEnders'' episodes are listed in the all-time top 10 List of most watched television broadcasts in the United Kingdom#Most watched programmes, most-watched programmes in the UK, including the number one spot, when over 30 million watched the 1986 Christmas Day episode. ''EastEnders'' has been EastEnders in popular culture, important in the history of British television drama, tackling many subjects that are considered to be controversial or taboo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Soap Award For Best On-Screen Partnership
The British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership is an award presented annually by The British Soap Awards. The award is voted for by a panel. ''EastEnders'' is the most awarded soap in the category, with eight wins. ''Emmerdale'' is the only current soap not to have won a Best On-Screen Partnership award, while ''Family Affairs'' (1997–2005) never won the accolade. The award is currently held by ''EastEnders'' cast members Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter, who play Patrick and Yolande Trueman Yolande Trueman (also Duke) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Angela Wynter. She first appears in episode 2588, originally broadcast on 16 September 2003. The character is introduced as a love interest for ... in the soap. Winners and nominees Achievements Performers with multiple wins Wins and nominations by soap Notes References {{The British Soap Awards Soap opera awards The British Soap Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
