Ganesh Kendale
True crime drama Steeltown Murders has won three awards at the Bafta Cymru film and TV awards ceremony.
The story of the UK’s biggest hunt for a serial killer took best television drama, best costume and best director for Marc Evans.
BBC Radio 2’s Owain Wyn Evans hosted the gala event at the International Conference Centre Wales (ICCW) in Newport on Sunday night, where awards in 21 categories were given.
Dr Who’s Ncuti Gatwa took the top actor award while comedian Rhod Gilbert won the presenter award for his cancer documentary A Pain in Neck.
“It’s a bit of responsibility because it’s a true story,” Evans said of Steeltown Murders.
“But then when you get into it and you’re working with the actors it’s about what we do together.”
Actor Philip Glenister, who starred in the programme, added: “It was a joy for me… to be trusted in a role like this.”
Getty ImagesThe Crown actor Mark Lewis Jones won the BAFTA Cymru Siân Phillips Award, which recognises a significant contribution to the industry.
“I was so moved by it hearing people [speak before the award],” he said.
“It’s really special… a massive honour.”
It was a night of glitz and glamour at the ICCW.
Bright flowers lined the red carpet walked by brighter stars of the stage and screen in Wales.
Guests talked about celebrating Welsh talent and how lovely it was to see faces they have worked with over the years.
There were smiles all around and friendly rivalry within categories.
Some of the night’s winners
- Best actor – Ncuti Gatwa, Dr Who
- Best actress – Annes Elwy, Bariau
- Best TV drama – Steeltown Murders
- Best director: Fiction – Euros Lyn, Heartstoppers
- Best director: Factual – Jess Howe, Strike! The Women Who Fought Back
- Best writer – Matthew Barry, Men Up
- Presenter – Rhod Gilbert
- Factual series – Y Frwydr: Stori Anabledd
- BAFTA Cymru Siân Phillips Award – Mark Lewis Jones
