BAFTA TV Awards viewers 'disgusted' as beloved star snubbed from In Memoriam
BAFTA TV Awards viewers have been left feeling ‘disgusted’ as a beloved star is snubbed from the In Memoriam segment – but there’s a good reason. The star-studded ceremony w…
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BAFTA TV Awards viewers have been left feeling 'disgusted' as a beloved star is snubbed from the In Memoriam segment - but there's a good reason.
The star-studded ceremony was held at the Royal Festival Hall and hosted by Traitors US presenter Alan Cumming.
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BAFTA TV Awards viewers have been left feeling 'disgusted' as a beloved star is snubbed from the In Memoriam segment - but there's a good reasonCredit: Getty5
Dame Maggie Smith played the formidable Violet Crawley in the ITV drama Downton AbbeyCredit: Alamy5
Dame Maggie Smith playing one of her most famous roles of teacher Miss Jean BrodieCredit: AlamyDuring the ceremony, French violinist Esther Abrami performed the song “Apple Tree”, as a tribute was paid to the TV careers of several actors, presenters and other notable figures.
Among them were TV doctor Michael Moseley, EastEnders and The Bill star Roberta Taylor, Going for Gold host Henry Kelly, Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne, and Dr Kildare and Shogun actor Richard Chamberlain.
Coronation Street actor Timothy West and Man About the House star Brian Murphy were also included - after their omission from the Bafta's earlier this year sparked criticism reported The Independent.
But fans were left unimpressed as they noticed that Downton Abbey and Harry Potter star Dame Maggie Smith, and star of stage and screen Dame Joan Plowright had been missed from the list.
“No Maggie Smith?? Feels like quite an oversight,” said one person on social media.
Another added: “They left out Dame Maggie Smith from the list of those who died during the last year. DISGUSTING. SHAME on you."
"No mention of Dame Maggie Smith when remembering those who died in the last year. Shame on BAFTA," stated another.
A furious viewer wrote: “Bafta TV Awards snubbed Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright, even if they are know mostly for film/theatre.
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“They did a lot of TV, especially in the early days when they did plays on TV and period dramas especially Shakespeare.
"Maggie Smith was in iconic Downton Abbey. Plowright has a Golden Globe and Emmy for TV!”
Celebrating Dame Maggie Smith: A Life on Stage and ScreenAnother angry fan said: "No Maggie Smith tribute!! That's outrageous!"
However, there was apparently good reason for them not to appear in the segment, as they had both received special tributes at the Bafta Film Awards In Memoriam segment earlier this year.
Actors who are more closely associated with television and known for their TV achievements are usually honoured at the TV event, while those whose roles are more aligned with movies are honoured at the Film Awards.
Dame Maggie Smith died in September 2024, aged 89 after an incredible sixty year career.
She won two Oscars: for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and California Suite in 1979.
She also played many brilliant characters from the formidable school teacher Jean Brodie, to Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series to Violet Crawley in the ITV drama Downton Abbey.
Dame Joan Plowright, who retired in 2014 after becoming legally blind, died in January this year.
Read More on The SunShe was best known for her roles in Dennis the Menace, 101 Dalmatians and The Entertainer, as well as Enchanted April, which earned her an Oscar nomination in 1993.
She was also married to industry veteran Lord Laurence Olivier.
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Drama Series: Blue Lights
Leading Actor: Lennie James, Mr Loverman
Leading Actress: Marisa Abela, Industry
Entertainment: Would I Lie To You?
Entertainment Performance: Joe Lycett - Late Night Lycett
Factual Series: To Catch a Copper
Factual Entertainment: Rob & Rylan's Grand Tour
International: Shogun
Supporting Actor: Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman
Supporting Actress: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Limited Drama: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office
Male Performance in a Comedy: Danny Dyer, Mr Bigstuff
Female Performance in a Comedy: Ruth Jones, Gavin and Stacey
Fellowship: Kirsty Wark
News Coverage: BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special
Reality: The Jury: Murder Trial
Scripted Comedy: Alma’s Not Normal
Short Form: Quiet Life
Single Documentary: Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods
Special Award: ITV - Mr Bates Vs The Post Office
Soap: EastEnders
Live Event Coverage: Glastonbury 2024
Specialist Factual: Atomic People
Sports Coverage: Paris 2024 Olympics, BBC One
Children’s Non-Scripted: Disability and Me (FYI Investigates)
Children’s Scripted: Cbeebies As You Like It At Shakespeare’s Globe
Current Affairs: State of Rage
Daytime: Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure
P&O Cruises Memorable Moment: Strictly Come Dancing - Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell dance to You'll Never Walk Alone
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Dame Joan Plowright, who retired in 2014 after becoming legally blind, died in January this yearCredit: Alamy5
Dame Joan Plowright posed for photographs after being made a Dame by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in London in 2004Credit: ReutersYOU MIGHT LIKE
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