May 12th, 2013
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BAFTA Celebrates 50 Years of Doctor Who – Video
BAFTA Celebrates 50 Years of Doctor Who
From the official site…
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) celebrated half a century of Doctor Who during 2013 prestigious British Academy Television Awards.
Jenna Coleman (Clara) presented one of the evening’s awards and a celebratory video montage featuring moments from the show’s history was included as part of the ceremony.
Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said, ‘There are only a handful of programmes that have the quality and longevity of Doctor Who and the ability to put the nation on their sofas – or indeed behind them – year after year. BAFTA raises a toast to Doctor Who on its 50th birthday this year.’
Steven Moffat, Doctor Who’s lead writer and executive producer, commented, ‘This is a massive and exciting year for Doctor Who, so I’m thrilled that BAFTA are including a special tribute to the show. So thrilled, in fact, we’re sending the Doctor’s best friend, Jenna Coleman, to present an award. We’re also sending the Doctor’s worst enemy, the Daleks, to exterminate lots of innocent people. Sorry, it’s just what they do. Let us know if it’s a Health and Safety issue.’
The awards ceremony was hosted by Graham Norton at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
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Anonymous
May 13th, 2013 - 7:38pmAs I always say, ‘something is better than nothing.’
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
May 13th, 2013 - 5:53pmgood, but that bit in hide with that monster was wierd.
Johnny
May 13th, 2013 - 8:31amNot much of a tribute – two minutes of clips and a very unfunny pre-recorded “skit” with Smith and Coleman.
They could have done a lot better than that.
dalek control
May 12th, 2013 - 9:49pmLoved the Daleks on the red carpet. 🙂
Tardis’nt
May 12th, 2013 - 9:20pmjust watched this, I loved it!
Anonymous
May 12th, 2013 - 9:09pmHurry up and show dr who!
The TARDIS
May 12th, 2013 - 9:05pmHas this been on yet?
HICTH66
May 12th, 2013 - 8:17pmSo far wev’e had (unfunny)UKIP, Tory, Murdoch and making light of the events going on at television centre “jokes”. Typical sneering attitude of the super-rich, London, BBC, Bafta types.
Anonymous
May 12th, 2013 - 7:45pmSo watching 😀
Harold Saxon
May 12th, 2013 - 7:24pmI’m delighted BAFTA are honouring the series,a proud moment indeed!
DOCTOR WHO ONE
May 12th, 2013 - 5:45pmThank you Bafta for celebrating 50 years of the GREATEST TV SERIES IN THE WORLD !!!!!!!! 😀
And thank you to the men and women created our beloved show nearly 50 years ago, Sydney Newman, Variety Lambert and all 😉