2023 British Academy Television Craft Awards

24th British Academy Television Craft Awards
Date23 April 2023
SiteThe Brewery, London
Hosted byMel Giedroyc
Highlights
Most awardsThis Is Going to Hurt / House of the Dragon (3)
Most nominationsThe English / This Is Going to Hurt (4)

The 24th Annual British Academy Television Craft Awards took place on 23 April 2023 at The Brewery in London, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to recognize technical achievements in British television of 2022.[1] The ceremony was hosted by English comedian Mel Giedroyc.[2]

The nominees were announced on 22 March 2023 alongside the nominations for the 2023 British Academy Television Awards.[3] Drama series The English and This Is Going to Hurt led the nominations with four each. Fantasy drama House of the Dragon and medical comedy-drama This Is Going to Hurt received the most awards with three each.[2] Production manager Alison Barnett was honoured with the Special Award.[4]

Rule changes

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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the creation of a new category:[5]

  • The Best Original Music was separated into two categories: Original Music: Fiction and Original Music: Factual.

Winners and nominees

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The nominees were announced on 22 March 2023.[3] Winners are listed first and in bold.[2]

Best Director: Fiction Best Director: Factual
Best Director: Multi-Camera Best Scripted Casting
Best Writer: Comedy Best Writer: Drama
Best Original Music: Fiction Best Original Music: Factual
Best Entertainment Craft Team Best Production Design
  • Strictly Come Dancing – Catherine Land, David Bishop, Patrick Doherty, Richard Silitto, David Newton, Joe Phillips (BBC One)
    • Concert for Ukraine – Jen Bollom, Gareth Iles, Tim Routledge, Steve Sidwell, Richard Valentine, Chris Vaughan (ITV)
    • Platinum Jubilee: Party at the Palace – Tom Bairstow, Nigel Catmur, Andy Deacon, Kevin Duff, Simon Haw, Steve Sidwell (BBC One)
    • Taskmaster – Andy Devonshire, James Dillon, Dru Masters, Rebecca Bowker (Channel 4)
Best Costume Design Best Make Up and Hair Design
Best Photography and Lighting: Fiction Best Photography: Factual
  • Children of the TalibanMarcel Mettelsiefen, Jordan Byron (Channel 4)
    • Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive – Steve Jamison (Netflix)
    • Predators – Sue Gibson, Robin Cox, Florian Schulz, Will Nicholls (Sky Nature)
    • The Green Planet: "Tropical Worlds" – Tim Shepherd, Oliver Mueller, Todd Kewley, Jessica Mitchell, Sam Lewis (BBC One)
Best Sound: Fiction Best Sound: Factual
  • House of the Dragon – Alastair Sirkett, Doug Cooper, Martin Seeley, Paula Fairfield, Tim Hands, Adele Fletcher (Sky Atlantic)
    • SAS: Rogue Heroes – Judi Lee Headman, Nigel Squibbs, Tony Gibson, Darren McQuade (BBC One)
    • Slow Horses – Martin Jensen, Joe Beal, Duncan Price, Craig Butters, Sarah Elias, Andrew Sissons (Apple TV+)
    • The Crown – Sound team (Netflix)
Best Special, Visual and Graphic Effects Best Titles and Graphic Identity
  • House of the Dragon – Angus Bickerton, Nikeah Forde, Asa Shoul, Mike Dawson, MPC, Pixomondo (Sky Atlantic)
    • Andor – Mohen Leo, TJ Falls, Richard Van Den Bergh, Jean-Clément Soret, Industrial Light & Magic (Disney+)
    • His Dark Materials – Russell Dodgson, Bryony Duncan, Sam Chynoweth, Damien Stumpf, Danny Hargreaves, Eliot Gibbins (BBC One)
    • The Sandman – Industrial Light & Magic (Netflix)
Best Editing: Fiction Best Editing: Factual
Best Emerging Talent: Fiction Best Emerging Talent: Factual
  • Charlie Melville (Producer/Director) – John & Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf (ITV)
    • Helen Hobin (Photography) – Frozen Planet II (BBC One)
    • Jason Osborne (Director) – Our Jubilee (ITV)
    • Joy Ash (Series Producer) – Super Surgeons: A Chance at Life (Channel 4)
Special Award
  • Alison Barnett[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nominations announced for the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises and the BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2023". BAFTA. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Ravindran, Manori (23 April 2023). "'House of the Dragon,' 'This Is Going to Hurt' Lead Winners at BAFTA TV Craft Awards". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b Ritman, Alex (22 March 2023). "BAFTA TV Awards: 'This is Going to Hurt,' 'The Responder' Lead Pack of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (12 April 2023). "BAFTA Television Craft Special Award Recipient Unveiled – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Key updates to the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards and BAFTA Television Craft Awards" (PDF). BAFTA. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
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