The British Soap Awards


The British Soap Awards are an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom which honours the best moments in British soap operas. The ceremony is televised on ITV and is currently presented by Phillip Schofield. The trophies given to the winners are made from metal and glass, and have been manufactured by British firm Creative Awards since their inception. All but three awards are voted by a panel of industry professionals; Best Actor, Best Actress and Best British Soap are voted for by viewers.
In March 2020, it was announced that the 2020 ceremony had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ITV instead aired a 60-minute special in its place titled The British Soap Awards Celebrates 21 Years, narrated by Schofield.

History

The first event took place in 1999. Although it is an ITV production, the events were held at the BBC Television Centre, in London until 2010. The 2011 awards relocated to Granada Studios in Manchester, then to The London Studios for the 2012 awards. The 2014 awards took place at the Hackney Empire, as did the 2016 and 2018 awards. The 2015 awards were held at Palace Theatre, Manchester.
The soap operas nominated for awards are Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Now-defunct soaps that were formerly nominated for awards were Brookside, Crossroads, Family Affairs and Night and Day.
Coronation Street and EastEnders had been the only two soaps to win the "Best British Soap" award from 1999 to 2013, until Hollyoaks won it in 2014. Emmerdale became the fourth soap to win the award in 2016, meaning that only Doctors have yet to win the award out of the current contenders.
As of 2017, EastEnders actress Lacey Turner is the most decorated performer with 10 wins.
In 2016, it was reported that the award for outstanding achievement off-screen would be known as the Tony Warren award following the death of Tony Warren, the creator of Coronation Street.
It was confirmed on 2 May 2017 that for the first time in the history of the Soap Awards, the 2017 awards would be broadcast live on ITV. However, on 31 May 2017, it was announced the event would not be broadcast live in 2017, due to a scheduling conflict that had resulted in ITV moving forward the live grand final of Britain's Got Talent. On 1 May 2018, ITV announced that for the 20th anniversary of the show, it would be broadcast live for the first time on Saturday 2 June 2018.
As of 2019, Coronation Street have the most awards with 116, followed by EastEnders with 109, Emmerdale with 46, Hollyoaks with 39, Doctors with 15, Brookside with 9, Family Affairs with 3, Home and Away with 2 and Night and Day with 1.

Ceremonies

2019 winners

The 2019 awards were broadcast live on 1 June 2019.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"
Presented by Jane Seymour
HollyoaksCoronation Street
Doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
"Best Actor"
Presented by Ruthie Henshall
Gregory Finnegan Jack P. Shepherd
Danny Dyer
Zack Morris
Jeff Hordley
"Best Actress"
Presented by Ioan Gruffudd
Lucy Pargeter Alison King
Lorraine Stanley
Stephanie Davis
Lauren McQueen
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Rahul Mandal and Molly Hocking
Alexandra Mardell Bethan Moore
Ricky Champ
James Moore
Talia Grant
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Tony Way and Mandeep Dhillon
Sarah Moyle Patti Clare
Tameka Empson
Nicola Wheeler
Jessamy Stoddart
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Mark Curry and Yvette Fielding
Roger Griffiths & Kara-Leah Fernandes Simon Gregson & Kate Ford
Ian Midlane & Adrian Lewis Morgan
Dominic Brunt & Lucy Pargeter
Nick Pickard & Alex Fletcher
"Best Male Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Ashley Walters
Adam Woodward Rob Mallard
Ian Midlane
Zack Morris
Dominic Brunt
"Best Female Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Maya Sondhi
Gillian Wright Katie McGlynn
Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Lucy Pargeter
Nadine Rose Mulkerrin
"Best Young Actor"
Presented by Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and Joel Dawson
Kara-Leah Fernandes Elle Mulvaney
Oliver Falconer
Joe-Warren Plant
Lacey Findlow
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Jenny Ryan
Nathan Sussex Greg Wood
Matthew Chambers
Ricky Champ
Claire King
"Scene of the Year"
Presented by Dan Walker and Anita Rani
Gail's monologue The crash
Shakil's funeral
Cain's confession to Debbie
Brody confronts his abuser, Buster
"Best Storyline"
Presented by Victoria Derbyshire
The impact of Aidan's suicide Daniel and Zara's break-up
Knife crime
Charity's abuse
Footballer abuse
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by Nick Knowles
Aidan's suicide and the aftermath "And the Beat Goes On..."
Consent
Chas and Paddy say goodbye to baby Grace
"Where Do I Belong?".
"Outstanding Achievement Award"
Presented by Tracy Shaw
Sue Nicholls N/A
"The Tony Warren Award"
Presented by Mark Charnock
Val Lawson N/A

2018 winners

The 2018 awards were broadcast live for the first time on 2 June 2018.
Liz Dawn, who played Vera Duckworth in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony after passing away in September 2017.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"
Presented by Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Coronation StreetDoctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"
Presented by Wendy Craig
Jack P. Shepherd Connor McIntyre
Michael Parr
Ryan Hawley
Theo Graham
"Best Actress"
Presented by Sally Lindsay
Lucy Fallon Catherine Tyldesley
Lacey Turner
Emma Atkins
Anna Passey
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Danny Jones
Lorraine Stanley Nicola Thorp
Reis Bruce
Andrew Scarborough
Lauren McQueen
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Sherrie Hewson and Tony Maudsley
Ian Midlane Louiza Patikas
Nitin Ganatra
Sally Dexter
Nicole Barber-Lane
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Andrea McLean and Stacey Solomon
Theo Graham & Malique Thompson-Dwyer Bhavna Limbachia & Faye Brookes
Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Jake Wood & Lacey Turner
Ned Porteous & Andrew Scarborough
"Best Male Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Tony Hadley
Ross Adams Connor McIntyre
Chris Walker
Jake Wood
Jeff Hordley
"Best Female Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Shirley Ballas
Lucy Fallon Laura Rollins
Lacey Turner
Natalie J. Robb
Nadine Rose Mulkerrin
"Best Young Actor"
Presented by Daisy Waterstone and Milo Parker
Isobel Steele Matilda Freeman
Maisie Smith
Elà-May Dermican
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Danny John-Jules
Connor McIntyre Ryan Prescott
Jake Wood
Gillian Kearney
David Easter
"Scene of the Year"
Presented by Brooke Kinsella and Maggie Oliver
Bollywood proposal
Lauren and Abi's rooftop fall
The grooming of Bethany
Emma meets her fate
Scott's suicide note
"Best Storyline"
Presented by Ranvir Singh
Lily's self-harm Phelan's reign of terror
"Consequences" - Rob's PTSD
Karma for Max
Who Killed Emma?
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by Louise Redknapp
"Three Mothers, Three Daughters" Eva and Aidan's wedding debacle
"Stop All The Clocks"
Max's last stand
Cain and Faith flashback
"Outstanding Achievement Award"
Presented by Floella Benjamin
Rudolph Walker N/A
"The Tony Warren Award"
Presented by Brian Capron
Kieran Roberts N/A
"Greatest Moment"
Presented by Richard Madeley
Hotten bypass crash Richard Hillman drives his family into the canal
Vivien's rape
"You ain't my mother"
Jade says goodbye to Alfie

2017 winners

The 2017 awards took place on 3 June 2017 at The Lowry in Salford. It was originally planned for the event to be broadcast live for the first time but due to ITV moving the live grand final of Britain's Got Talent into its scheduled timeslot, the awards were instead pre-recorded as before and broadcast on ITV on 6 June 2017.
After the end credits in the broadcast version, dedications appeared to Jean Alexander, who died in October 2016, and Roy Barraclough, who died in June 2017.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"
Presented by Adrian Dunbar
EmmerdaleCoronation Street
Doctors
EastEnders
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"
Presented by Tamzin Outhwaite
John Middleton Jack P. Shepherd
Danny Miller
Jamie Lomas
Gregory Finnegan
"Best Actress"
Presented by David Bradley
Charlotte Bellamy Kym Marsh
Lucy Fallon
Lacey Turner
Anna Passey
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Roman Kemp and Vick Hope
Rob Mallard Ritu Arya
Zack Morris
Sally Dexter
Duncan James
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Rebecca Front
Dolly-Rose Campbell Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Tameka Empson
Dominic Brunt
Nicole Barber-Lane
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Faye Tozer and Lee Latchford-Evans
Richard Linnell & Kassius Nelson Malcolm Hebden & Patti Clare
Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
James Bye & Lacey Turner
John Middleton & Charlotte Bellamy
"Best Male Dramatic Performance"
Presented by John Thomson
John Middleton Simon Gregson
Ian Midlane
Steve McFadden
Kieron Richardson
"Best Female Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Martine McCutcheon
Kym Marsh Dido Miles
Diane Parish
Charlotte Bellamy
Nadine Rose Mulkerrin
"Best Young Actor"
Presented by Honor Kneafsey
Elle Mulvaney Bleu Landau
Isobel Steele
Elà-May Demircan
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Gray O'Brien
Lucy-Jo Hudson Connor McIntyre
Jake Wood
Gillian Kearney
Persephone Swales-Dawson
"Scene of the Year"
Presented by Stephen McGann and Laura Main
Jade says goodbye to Alfie Michelle's goodbye to Ruairi
Haunted by his voices
Ronnie and Roxy's exit
The Hotten bypass pile-up
"Best Storyline"
Presented by Charlene White
Ashley's dementia The grooming of Bethany
Rhiannon's second chance
Lee's mental health
Teenage cancer
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton
Ashley's Point of View Kylie's death
"A Christmas Carol"
Lee on the edge
"What is Consent?"
"Outstanding Achievement Award"
Presented by Will Mellor
Nick Pickard N/A
The Tony Warren Award"
Presented by Pam St Clement
Gillian Richmond N/A

2016 winners

, Stephen Hancock, Shirley Stelfox, Kitty McGeever, Kristian Ealey and Morag Siller were remembered during the ceremony which was held on 29 May.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"
Presented by Joan Collins
EmmerdaleCoronation Street
Doctors
EastEnders
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"
Presented by Brenda Blethyn
Danny Miller Jack P. Shepherd
Danny Dyer
Charlie Clapham
Kieron Richardson
"Best Actress"
Presented by Patrick Baladi
Lacey Turner Alison King
Rakhee Thakrar
Lucy Pargeter
Jennifer Metcalfe
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Vicky Pattison and George Shelley
Bonnie Langford Shayne Ward
Bharti Patel
Isobel Steele
Duayne Boachie
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Al Murray
Patti Clare Sarah Moyle
Tameka Empson
Matthew Wolfenden
Ross Adams
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Dom and Steph Parker
Joe Duttine & Sally Dynevor Ian Kelsey & Dido Miles
Danny Dyer & Kellie Bright
Danny Miller & Ryan Hawley
Ashley Taylor Dawson & Jessica Fox
"Best Female Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Jason Watkins
Lacey Turner Tina O'Brien
Sarah Moyle
Charlotte Bellamy
Zöe Lucker
"Best Male Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Amanda Mealing
Danny Miller Jack P. Shepherd
Adrian Lewis Morgan
Steve McFadden
Jeremy Sheffield
"Best Young Performance"
Presented by Reggie and Bollie
Ruby O'Donnell Elle Mulvaney
Grace
Amelia Flanagan
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Steve Pemberton
Connor McIntyre Adam Astill
Ellen Thomas
Ryan Hawley
Sophie Austin
"Scene of the Year"
Presented by Nadiya Hussain
Val's death Callum's death
Valerie leaves Barry at the altar
Mick and Linda finally get married
Nico kills Patrick
"Best Storyline"
Presented by Kay Burley
Stacey's postpartum psychosis Callum's reign of terror and Sarah's baby
Treehouse
Aaron's abuse
The McQueen's cycle of abuse
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by John Prescott
"The Heart of England" The Live Episode
Shabnam's stillbirth
Aftermath of Village Hall explosion
Patrick's right to die decision
"Outstanding Achievement Award"
Presented by Adam Woodyatt
Steve McFadden N/A
"The Tony Warren Award"
Presented by Charles Lawson
James Bain N/A

2015 winners

, who played Deirdre Barlow in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony after passing away in January 2015.
John Bardon, who played Jim Branning in EastEnders, was also remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in September 2014.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"
Presented by Patrick Duffy
EastEndersCoronation Street
Doctors
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"
Presented by Jessica Hynes
Adam Woodyatt Simon Gregson
David Neilson
Danny Dyer
Michael Parr
"Best Actress"
Presented by Phil Davis
Kellie Bright Alison King
Laurie Brett
Natalie Anderson
Nikki Sanderson
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Collabro
Jessica Regan Sean Ward
Davood Ghadami
Ryan Hawley
Twinnie Lee Moore
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Tom Rosenthal and Vogue Williams
Sally Dynevor Sarah Moyle
Tameka Empson
Laura Norton
Fabrizio Santino
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace
Adam Woodyatt & Laurie Brett Joe Duttine & Sally Dynevor
Ian Midlane & Jessica Regan
Michael Parr & Verity Rushworth
Ellis Hollins & Ruby O'Donnell
"Best Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Anita Dobson
Kellie Bright Simon Gregson
Lorna Laidlaw
Natalie Anderson
Keith Rice
"Best Young Performance"
Presented by Little Ant & Dec
Amelia Flanagan Ellie Leach
Jack Carroll
Eliot Carrington
Ruby O'Donnell
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Robert Rinder
Jeremy Sheffield Sean Ward
Daniel Schutzmann
John Altman
Ryan Hawley
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"
Presented by Rebecca Adlington and Martin Offiah
Donna's Goodbye Deirdre throws the trifle
Strictly Dancing
Kathy Comes Home
The Train Crash
"Best Storyline"
Presented by David Dickinson and Marian Keyes
Who Killed Lucy Beale? Steve and Michelle - Hearts and Minds
Kevin and Poppy's underage relationship
Donna's demise
John Paul's rape ordeal
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by Debra Stephenson and Ricky Tomlinson
EastEnders Live Rob's confession
"Unfinished Business"
Andy goes to the brink
Ste's HIV diagnosis
"Outstanding Achievement Award"
Presented by William Roache and Beverley Callard
Anne Kirkbride ; posthumouslyN/A
"Outstanding Achievement Award"
Presented by Diane Parish and Gillian Taylforth
Rob Gittins N/A

This year's ceremony incorporated a "Social Issue Storyline" mention, which is where all of the soap operas' most controversial stories were specially mentioned. These include:
, who played Alan Turner in Emmerdale, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in May 2013. This was also the final ceremony where "Sexiest Male" and "Sexiest Female" were awarded; Michelle Keegan, who plays Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street, won "Sexiest Female" for the sixth time in a row.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"
Presented by Sir Ian McKellen
HollyoaksCoronation Street
Doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
"Best Actor"
Presented by Lynda La Plante
David Neilson Danny Dyer
Jeff Hordley
Jeremy Sheffield
Kieron Richardson
"Best Actress"
Presented by Colin Salmon
Julie Hesmondhalgh Lacey Turner
Lindsey Coulson
Stephanie Davis
Nikki Sanderson
"Sexiest Male"
Presented by Ashley Roberts and Myleene Klass
Danny Mac Ryan Thomas
Danny Dyer
Matthew Wolfenden
Ashley Taylor Dawson
"Sexiest Female"
Presented by Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely
Michelle Keegan Georgia May Foote
Jacqueline Jossa
Jorgie Porter
Jennifer Metcalfe
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Sam Bailey and Charlotte Hawkins
Maddy Hill Amy Kelly
Michael Parr
Charlie Clapham
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Vic Reeves
Simon Gregson Sarah Moyle
Linda Henry
Laura Norton
Dan Tetsell
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Marvin and Rochelle Humes
David Neilson & Julie Hesmondhalgh Danielle Henry & Lu Corfield
Danny Dyer & Kellie Bright
Chris Chittell & Charlie Hardwick
Joseph Thompson & Jennifer Metcalfe
"Best Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Lesley Nicol and Roger Allam
David Neilson Chris Walker
Lindsey Coulson
Charley Webb
Stephanie Davis
"Best Young Performance"
Presented by Joey Essex and Dani Harmer
Ellis Hollins Alex Bain
Oliver Woollford
Mimi Keene
Joe Warren-Plant
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Martin Kemp
Anna Passey Charlie Brooks
Dominic Power
Greg Wood
Jesse Birdsall
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"
Presented by David Weir and David Seaman
The Woolpack siege and flood Nick and David's car crash
Opening of Austenland
Johnny comes out to Mick
Hollyoaks Blast
"Best Storyline"
Presented by Ray Meagher and Ada Nicodemou
Hayley's cancer battle Jas' stalking
Hello Stacey, Goodbye Janine
Killer Cameron
Sienna steals Nancy's life
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by Terry Wogan
Hayley's Death "Perfect"
Lucy's death - The Aftermath
The Woolpack siege
John Paul's rape ordeal
"Outstanding Achievement Award"Helen Worth N/A
"Outstanding Achievement Award "Carolyn Weinstein N/A

2013 winners

, who played Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in November 2012.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"Coronation StreetDoctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"
Presented by Emma Samms
Alan Halsall Nitin Ganatra
Shane Richie
Jeff Hordley
Emmett J. Scanlan
"Best Actress"
Presented by Larry Lamb
Claire Cooper Jennie McAlpine
Michelle Keegan
Jessie Wallace
Nina Wadia
"Sexiest Male"
Presented by Amanda Donohoe
Danny Mac Chris Fountain
David Witts
Matthew Wolfenden
Kieron Richardson
"Sexiest Female"
Presented by Union J
Michelle Keegan Georgia May Foote
Jacqueline Jossa
Natalie Anderson
Jorgie Porter
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Alan Fletcher and Saskia Hampele
Joseph Thompson Marc Baylis
Ian Midlane
Khali Best
Laura Norton
"Best Exit"
Presented by Mark Wright and Zoe Hardman
Nigel Havers Lu Corfield
Jamie Foreman
Tom Lister
Emmett J. Scanlan
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball
Patti Clare Ian Kelsey
Ricky Norwood
Dominic Brunt
Nicole Barber-Lane
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Ashleigh and Pudsey
Emmett J. Scanlan & Kieron Richardson Alan Halsall & Jennie McAlpine
Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Nitin Ganatra & Nina Wadia
Dominic Power & Lucy Pargeter
"Best Dramatic Performance"
Presented by James and Ola Jordan
Natalie Gumede Dido Miles
Jo Joyner
Lucy Pargeter
Claire Cooper
"Best Young Performance"
Presented by Daniel Roche and Tyger Drew-Honey
Eden Taylor-Draper Ellie Leach
Maisie Smith
Ellis Hollins
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Jon Culshaw
Natalie Gumede Nigel Havers
Jamie Foreman
Dominic Power
Emmett J. Scanlan
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"
Presented by Nicola Adams and Luke Campbell
The bus crash The Rovers fire
Julia's car crash
The Olympic torch comes live to Walford
Cain's clifftop rescue of Zak
"Best Storyline"
Presented by Kate Silverton
Kirsty's abuse of Tyrone Sam's assisted suicide
The demise of Derek Branning
Zak's depression
Esther's bullying
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by Mary Berry
Emmerdale Live Kirsty's treachery ends in Tyrone's arrest
"The Scales"
The identity of Kat's lover is revealed
The bus crash
"Lifetime Achievement Award"
Presented by Gillian Taylforth
Adam Woodyatt N/A

2012 winners

, who played Betty Williams in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in October 2011.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"
Presented by Rupert Everett
EastEndersCoronation Street
Doctors
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"Danny Miller Chris Gascoyne
Shane Richie
Emmett J. Scanlan
"Best Actress"Alison King Jo Joyner
Nina Wadia
Karen Hassan
"Sexiest Male"
Presented by Emma Bunton and Melanie C
Scott Maslen Chris Fountain
Matthew Wolfenden
Danny Mac
"Sexiest Female"
Presented by Keith Lemon
Michelle Keegan Jacqueline Jossa
Preeya Kalidas
Jorgie Porter
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Marcus Collins and Dionne Bromfield
Natalie Gumede Lu Corfield
Jamie Foreman
Gemma Oaten
"Best Exit"
Presented by Lynne McGranger and Lisa Gormley
Katherine Kelly Pam St Clement
James Thornton
Kim Tiddy
"Best Comedy Performance"
Presented by Bradley Walsh
Stephanie Cole Jan Pearson
Tameka Empson
Joe Tracini
"Best On-Screen Partnership"Jake Wood & Jo Joyner Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Jeff Hordley & Emma Atkins
Ashley Taylor Dawson & Jessica Fox
"Best Dramatic Performance"
Presented by Jerry Hall
Jo Joyner Alison King
Owen Brenman
Jeff Hordley
"Best Young Performance"Lorna Fitzgerald Alex Bain
Charlie Kenyon
Eden Taylor-Draper
"Villain of the Year"Andrew Lancel Ace Bhatti
Joshua Pascoe
Jeff Rawle
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"John and Moira's car accident Carla's car crash
Fire at the B&B
Rae's murder
"Best Storyline"
Presented by Andrea McLean and Lisa Maxwell
Jackson's choice Carla's rape ordeal
Lauren's murder
The Brannings deal with Tanya's cancer diagnosis
"Best Single Episode"
Presented by Danny Dyer and Denise van Outen
Becky's Final Farewell "Last Words"
Pat: The End of an Era
The Longest Day
"Special Achievement Award"
Presented by Jake Wood
Simon Ashdown N/A
"Lifetime Achievement Award"
Presented by Sid Owen and Charlie Brooks
Pam St Clement N/A

2011 winners

2010 winners

, who played Blanche Hunt in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in December 2009.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"EastEndersCoronation Street
Doctors
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"Scott Maslen Chris Gascoyne
Nitin Ganatra
Danny Miller
"Best Actress"Lacey Turner Katherine Kelly
Nina Wadia
Charlotte Bellamy
"Sexiest Male"Scott Maslen Keith Duffy
John Partridge
Ricky Whittle
"Sexiest Female"Michelle Keegan Kym Marsh
Preeya Kalidas
Samantha Womack
"Best Newcomer"
Presented by Ben Richards and Louie Spence
Marc Elliott Sophie Abelson
Lyndon Ogbourne
Bronagh Waugh
"Best Exit"Charlie Clements Reece Dinsdale
Maxwell Caulfield
Jamie Lomas
"Best Comedy Performance"Craig Gazey Nina Wadia
Dominic Brunt
Bronagh Waugh
"Best On-Screen Partnership"Chris Walker & Jan Pearson Simon Gregson & Katherine Kelly
Sid Owen & Patsy Palmer
Nick Miles & Nicola Wheeler
"Best Dramatic Performance"Lacey Turner Chris Gascoyne
Danny Miller
Glen Wallace
"Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress"
Presented by Tom Felton
Ami Metcalf Alex Bain
Maisie Smith
Oscar Lloyd
"Villain of the Year"Larry Lamb Gray O'Brien
Don Gilet
Siân Reeves
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"Sarah's parachute death Joe drowns
Master of the Universe - Siege
Home Farm Shop Crash
"Best Storyline"Who Killed Archie? Peter's alcoholism
Zara's revenge
Aaron's gay self-loathing
"Best Single Episode"EastEnders Live Peter falls off the wagon
"Master of the Universe"
Aaron confesses his sexuality
"Special Achievement Award"Bill Lyons N/A
"Lifetime Achievement Award"Betty Driver N/A

2009 winners

, who played Jack Sugden in Emmerdale, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in July 2008.
Wendy Richard, who played Pauline Fowler in EastEnders, was also remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in February 2009.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"EastEndersCoronation Street
Doctors
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"Robert Kazinsky Simon Gregson
Gray O'Brien
Jamie Lomas
"Best Actress"Katherine Kelly Samantha Janus
Jo Joyner
Carley Stenson
"Sexiest Male"Scott Maslen Robert Kazinsky
Chris Fountain
Ricky Whittle
"Sexiest Female"Michelle Keegan Kara Tointon
Lacey Turner
Emma Rigby
"Best Newcomer"Craig Gazey Selina Chilton
Shona McGarty
Jorgie Porter
"Best Exit"Rob James-Collier Michael McKell
Matt Healy
Matt Littler
"Best Comedy Performance"Nina Wadia Simon Gregson
Dominic Brunt
Hollie-Jay Bowes
"Best On-Screen Partnership"
Presented by Katie Price and Peter Andre
Nitin Ganatra & Nina Wadia Simon Gregson & Katherine Kelly
Mark Charnock & Dominic Brunt
Nico Mirallegro & Marc Silcock
"Best Dramatic Performance"Anita Carey Patsy Palmer
Jenna-Louise Coleman
Carley Stenson
"Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress"Maisie Smith Alex Bain
Isabel Hodgins
Ellis Hollins
"Villain of the Year"Gray O'Brien Chris Coghill
Larry Lamb
Barry Sloane
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"Victoria falls through the ice The Homecoming
The Millers' explosion
Church explosion
"Best Storyline"Vivien's Rape Tony's revenge
Bianca discovers Tony's a paedophile
Niall's revenge
"Best Single Episode""A Kind of Hush" Steve and Becky's failed wedding
Bianca discovers the truth about Tony
Max and Steph's wedding
"Special Achievement Award"Peter Whalley N/A
"Lifetime Achievement Award"Barbara Windsor N/A

2008 winners

, who played Frank Butcher in EastEnders, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in July 2007.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"EastEndersCoronation Street
Doctors
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"Chris Fountain Charlie Clements
James Sutton
"Best Actress"Emma Rigby Jo Joyner
Lacey Turner
Charlotte Bellamy
"Sexiest Male"Rob James-Collier Ricky Whittle
Robert Kazinsky
Scott Maslen
"Sexiest Female"Roxanne McKee Jennifer Metcalfe
Samantha Janus
"Best Newcomer"Michelle Keegan Stephen Lord
Rita Simons
Nico Mirallegro
"Best Exit"Gemma Bissix Sophie Thompson
Peter Martin
Guy Burnet
"Best Comedy Performance"Maggie Jones Katherine Kelly
Cheryl Fergison
Charlie Hardwick
"Best On-Screen Partnership"Matt Littler & Darren Jeffries David Neilson & Katherine Kelly
Cheryl Fergison & Linda Henry
Samantha Janus & Rita Simons
"Best Dramatic Performance"Jo Joyner Jack P. Shepherd
Charlotte Bellamy
Emma Rigby
"Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress"Jamie Borthwick Brooke Vincent
Eden Taylor-Draper
Ellis Hollins
"Villain of the Year"Jack P. Shepherd Jake Wood
Barry Sloane
Sophie Thompson
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"Clare and Katy drive off a cliff George and Nick's car crash
The Land Rover rolls into the lake
Justin Burton is run over
"Best Storyline"The aftermath of Max and Stacey's affair John Paul & Craig's affair
Hannah's anorexia
Nick in a wheelchair and George's guilt
"Best Single Episode"Heartbreak - Daniel's death "Tread Softly/Up Close and Personal"
Christmas Day 2007
"The Revelation"
"Special Achievement Award"Tim Fee N/A
"Lifetime Achievement Award"Liz Dawn N/A

2007 winners

2006 winners

2005 winners

, who played Seth Armstrong in Emmerdale, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in February 2005.
AwardWinnersNominees
"Best British Soap"Coronation StreetDoctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Family Affairs
Hollyoaks
"Best Actor"Shane Richie Antony Cotton
Simon Gregson
Nigel Harman
"Best Actress"Suranne Jones Kacey Ainsworth
Emma Atkins
Jessie Wallace
"Sexiest Male"Nigel Harman
"Sexiest Female"Jodi Albert
"Best Newcomer"Andrea Green Antony Cotton
Charlie Hardwick
Tracy-Ann Oberman
"Best Exit"Charlie Brooks Emma Atkins
Sam Barriscale
Sasha Behar
"Best Comedy Performance"Maggie Jones Deena Payne
Carley Stenson
Ebony Thomas
"Best On-Screen Partnership"John Bardon & June Brown Sam Aston & Schmeichel
Elizabeth Estensen & Charlie Hardwick
Alex Carter & Lee Otway
"Best Dramatic Performance"Kazia Pelka Gary Beadle
David Neilson
Lee Otway
"Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress"Sam Aston Chris Fountain
Lacey Turner
Charley Webb
"Best Bitch"Kate Ford Gabrielle Glaister
Patsy Kensit
Lacey Turner
"Villain of the Year"
Presented by Alice Cooper
Sasha Behar Lorraine Chase
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Bill Ward
"Spectacular Scene of the Year"Maya takes Dev and Sunita hostage and blows up the shop Les and Cilla's whirlpool disaster
Tom's firework party
The Open-Top Bus
"Best Storyline"Gary and Chrissy learn friend Bradley has been abusing their daughter Chloe Maya's revenge on Dev and Sunita
Diane's struggle with cancer
Bombhead's grief over his mother
"Best Single Episode"Charity and Tom's wedding Maya blows up Dev's shops
Past Imperfect
Christmas Day
"Special Achievement Award"John Stevenson N/A
"Lifetime Achievement Award"June Brown N/A

2004 winners

2003 winners

2002 winners

2001 winners

2000 winners

1999 winners

Awards statistics

Award199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Best ActorEEEEEEEECOEEEEEECOHOEEEEEMEMCOCOEEEMEMCOHO
Best ActressEEEEEEEEEECOCOEECOHOCOEEEECOHOCOEEEEEMCOEM
Best BitchCOCOEM
Best British SoapCOEEEEEECOEECOEECOEEEEEEEEEECOHOEEEMEMCOHO
Best Comedy PerformanceCOCOBRCOCOHOCOEMHOCOEECOCOCOCOCOCOCOCODODO
Best Dramatic PerformanceEMEECOBRCOEMFACOEEEEDOEECOEECOCOEE
Best Female Dramatic PerformanceEECOCOEE
Best Male Dramatic PerformanceEMEMHOHO
Best ExitEMEMCOEMCOEMEEEMCOHOCOEECOCOCO
Best Foreign SoapHAHA
Best NewcomerHOEEEEBREEDOEECOCOCOEEHOCOHOEEDOEECOEECO
Best On-Screen PartnershipCOBRCOEEBRCOEECODOHOEEDOEEEEHOCOEECOHOHOEE
Best Single EpisodeCOEEEMDOEMEEDOEEDOEECOCOEMCOEEDOEMHOCO
Best StorylineEECOCOBRCOCOFAHOCOEEDOEECOEMCOCOEEEEEMHOCO
Best Young PerformanceEECOHOEMEEEEDOCOEEEMHOEMHOCOEMEE
Best VillainCOEEEEEECOEECOEEHOCOCOEEHOCOCOHOHOCODOCOHO
Hero of the YearEMNDCO
Lifetime/Outstanding AchievementBRCOEECOEECOEECOCOEEEECOCOEEHOEECO
Outstanding Achievement Off-ScreenEEEE
Sexiest MaleEEEEEEEEEEEEEECOCOCOEEEEEEEEHOHO
Sexiest FemaleEEEEEEEEEEEEHOEEHOHOCOCOCOCOCOCO
Special AchievementCOBREEINCOINEEEMCOEMEMEE
Scene of the Year/Spectacular SceneBREMHOCOEMCOEMEMHOEMHOCOEMHOEMEMEMHOMSCO
The Tony Warren AwardMSEECOEM
Greatest MomentEM

Note: Crossroads was nominated from 2001 to 2003, but did not receive any awards. The "Best Foreign Soap" category also featured Neighbours, Sunset Beach and The Bold and the Beautiful in 1999.
A. James Bain was a casting director who worked for both Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
B. In 2018, Doctors and EastEnders tied in the "Scene of the Year" award, so they both won.

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