The 12th ACTRA Awards were presented on April 16, 1983. The ceremony was hosted by

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.Jane Harrison
"Billy Bishop best TV show"
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'', April 18, 1983. Prime Minister

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presented the top award for Best Television Program, and jokingly added

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as a fourth nominee in the category.

Television

Radio

Journalism and special awards

References

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