 Piper and Eccleston starred in the first Doctor Who series for 16 years |
Doctor Who was the most successful show at this year's National Television Awards, with awards for most popular drama, actor and actress. ITV won six of the main awards in total, compared to the BBC's five and Channel 4's one prize.
The two special awards were shared between ITV and Channel 4.
The winners are as follows:
Most Popular Entertainment Presenter
Ant and Dec
Most Popular Expert on TV
Sharon Osbourne, The X Factor
Most Popular Entertainment Programme
The X Factor
Most Popular Reality Programme
Big Brother
Most Popular Drama
Doctor Who
Most Popular Serial Drama
EastEnders
Most Popular Newcomer
Antony Cotton, Coronation Street
Most Popular Actor
Christopher Eccleston, Doctor Who
Most Popular Actress
Billie Piper, Doctor Who
Most Popular Quiz Programme
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Most Popular Daytime Programme
The Paul O'Grady Show
Most Popular Comedy Programme
Little Britain
Most Popular Factual Programme
Jamie's School Dinners
Special Recognition Award
Jamie Oliver
TV Landmark
Tony Warren (creator of Coronation Street)