The British viewing public have spoken, casting their votes to crown the winners of the prestigious TV Choice Awards in a glittering ceremony held at The London Hilton on Park Lane. Now in its 29th year, the event was hosted by comedian Jason Manford and saw a spectacular clean sweep for one of the nation's most beloved soaps.
Emmerdale's Remarkable Triple Triumph
It was a truly historic night for Emmerdale, with the long-running ITV soap securing an impressive trio of awards. The cast and crew were elated to take home the coveted prize for Best Soap, a testament to the programme's enduring popularity and quality storytelling.
Adding to the celebration, actor Danny Miller was honoured with the Best Soap Performance award for his compelling portrayal of Aaron Dingle. Meanwhile, Bradley Riches, who joined the show as Lewis Barton in May last year, was recognised as the Best Soap Newcomer, marking a fantastic start to his tenure in the Dales.
Drama and Comedy Crown Their Champions
The drama categories provided fierce competition. Netflix's critically acclaimed series Adolescence, fresh from its Golden Globes success, continued its winning streak by being named Best New Drama. However, its stars Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham were pipped to the post for the performance award.
That honour went to the esteemed Jenny Agutter, who was awarded Best Drama Performance for her role in the perennial favourite Call The Midwife. The BBC series itself also triumphed, scooping the award for Best Family Drama.
In the comedy sphere, there was double joy for the cast of Gavin & Stacey. The much-loved finale special was named Best Comedy Show, while Ruth Jones took home the trophy for Best Comedy Performance.
Reality, Talent, and Daytime Delights
The awards also highlighted excellence across a diverse range of television genres. The psychological reality competition The Traitors claimed victory as Best Reality Show for the very first time, a significant milestone for the BBC programme.
Strictly Come Dancing continued its reign over the Saturday night schedule, waltzing off with the Best Talent Show prize. Meanwhile, after facing stiff competition, the BBC reclaimed its title in the daytime category, with Escape To The Country beating rivals like Loose Women and This Morning to win Best Daytime Show.
Lee Mack had particular cause for celebration. His hit Saturday night quiz, The 1% Club, emerged victorious from a shortlist of four nominations to be crowned Best Game Show.
The Full List of Winners
Here is the complete rundown of all the winners from the 2026 TV Choice Awards, as voted for by the British public:
- Best Daytime Show: Escape To The Country/I Escaped To The Country, BBC1
- Best Entertainment Show: Gogglebox/Celebrity Gogglebox, Channel 4
- Best Game Show: The 1% Club, ITV1
- Best Food Show: James Martin’s Saturday Morning, ITV1
- Best Reality Show: The Traitors, BBC1
- Best New Drama: Adolescence, Netflix
- Best Factual Show: Springtime On The Farm/Winter On The Farm, Channel 5
- Best Comedy Show: Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, BBC1
- Best Lifestyle Show: Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, U&W
- Best Family Drama: Call The Midwife, BBC1
- Favourite Channel/Streaming Service: Channel 5
- Best Talent Show: Strictly Come Dancing/Strictly: It Takes Two, BBC1/BBC2
- Best Comedy Performance: Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, BBC1
- Best Drama Series: All Creatures Great And Small, Channel 5
- Best Drama Performance: Jenny Agutter, Call The Midwife, BBC1
- Best Soap Newcomer: Bradley Riches, Lewis Barton, Emmerdale, ITV1
- Best Soap Performance: Danny Miller, Aaron Dingle, Emmerdale, ITV1
- Best Soap: Emmerdale, ITV1
The evening was a vibrant celebration of the very best in British television, showcasing the programmes and performers that have captured the hearts of the nation. The results, determined entirely by public vote, offer a genuine snapshot of the UK's viewing preferences and favourite stars.
