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BBC One show Doctor Who has been named most popular serial drama for the third year in a row at the 14th National TV Awards, which is being held in London. BBC One show Doctor Who has been named most popular serial drama for the fourth year in a row at the 14th National TV Awards in London.
Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donelly scooped best entertainment presenters for the eighth year in a row.
ITV show Benidorm, based around a family holidaying in the Spanish resort, won the award for best comedy.ITV show Benidorm, based around a family holidaying in the Spanish resort, won the award for best comedy.
Rita Simons, who plays Roxy Mitchell in the BBC One soap EastEnders was presented with the gong for most popular newcomer. Rita Simons, who plays Roxy Mitchell in the BBC One soap EastEnders won most popular newcomer.
Jeremy Clarkson's BBC show Top Gear won the most popular factual programme.Jeremy Clarkson's BBC show Top Gear won the most popular factual programme.
It is the third year in a row that the motoring show has scooped the award.It is the third year in a row that the motoring show has scooped the award.
The Stig, the nickname of the man who races the cars on the series, picked up the prize because Clarkson and the other presenters were away filming.The Stig, the nickname of the man who races the cars on the series, picked up the prize because Clarkson and the other presenters were away filming.
The Paul O'Grady Show won the first gong of the night taking most popular entertainment programme. The Paul O'Grady Show took the first gong of the night taking most popular entertainment programme.
Former Hollyoaks star Matt Littler, who played Max Cunningham, won outstanding series drama performance for the show. Former Hollyoaks star Matt Littler, who played Max Cunningham, walked away with the outstanding series drama performance award for the Channel 4 soap.
The ceremony is being broadcast live on ITV1.The ceremony is being broadcast live on ITV1.
Tennant will go head-to-head with his Doctor Who co-star Catherine Tate for the outstanding drama performance.Tennant will go head-to-head with his Doctor Who co-star Catherine Tate for the outstanding drama performance.
The category replaces the best actor and actress group this year.The category replaces the best actor and actress group this year.
Tennant, 37, who has previously won two National Television Awards, has not yet said if he will return for a fifth series of the revived series.Tennant, 37, who has previously won two National Television Awards, has not yet said if he will return for a fifth series of the revived series.
Tate, 40, has won acclaim for her role as sidekick Donna Noble.Tate, 40, has won acclaim for her role as sidekick Donna Noble.
Talent showsTalent shows
Ant and Dec are up for their eighth best entertainment presenter categoryStrictly Come Dancing, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Dancing on Ice line up against each other in the most popular talent show category. Ant and Dec scooped their eighth best entertainment presenter categoryStrictly Come Dancing, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Dancing on Ice line up against each other in the most popular talent show category.
Alan Carr, Justin Lee Collins and Paul O'Grady are up against Ant and Dec in the best entertainment presenter category.
The Geordie duo have won the prize seven times before.
Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks are the contenders in the most popular serial drama category.Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks are the contenders in the most popular serial drama category.
Sir Trevor McDonald is presenting the show - which began at 2000 GMT - and fans have been voting online or calling in to decide the winners in each category.Sir Trevor McDonald is presenting the show - which began at 2000 GMT - and fans have been voting online or calling in to decide the winners in each category.