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

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, and was later broadcast on

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and STV. The publicly voted categories were announced on 11 March 2013, with the vote opening that same day. This included a

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for the

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and

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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

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. They also took home the most awards that night, with eight wins.

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'' won the remaining two public awards, as well as winning Best Newcomer and

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soap ''

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'' cast member

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was awarded with the

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accolade for his role as

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Winners and nominees

Publicly voted

Panel voted

Wins by soap

Notes

References

External links

* {{The British Soap Awards

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