In pictures: Inside Soap awards

EastEnders took its rivals to the cleaners at the Inside Soap awards, picking up 10 of the 15 awards. They included best soap. Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Branning, won three awards.

Another prize-winning EastEnder, Cheryl Fergison � who plays Heather Trott � said her comedy background had helped her scoop the funniest performance award.

Coronation Street actors Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster, and Ben Thompson, who plays Ryan Connor, were among a handful of Coronation Street actors at the bash in Camden, north London.

Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard, won Emmerdale�s only gong of the night. He won outstanding contribution for his 22 years service to the soap.

Eight-year-old Ellis Hollins, who won best young actor for his portrayal of Tom Cunningham, was the only winner for Channel 4 youth drama Hollyoaks.

Even though Hollyoaks won only one award, its female stars were determined to take the prize for most glamorous outfits of the night.

But they were not to be outdone by Kara Tointon, who plays Dawn Swann in EastEnders. Tointon won sexiest actress.