Full winners list at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards
The 33-year-old actress looked stunning in a plunging black gown by Jacques Azagury as she arrived at the awards, where she was was nominated for the Female Actor prize.
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Belle of the ball: Sheridan Smith arrived at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in a plunging, glittering gown by Jacques Azagury

Hoping for a win: Sheridan gave a big thumbs up as she headed inside the Grosvenor House Hotel to find out if she'll add another gong to her collection
Sheridan walked the glittering blue carpet at the at the Grosvenor House Hotel in a shimmering floor-length dress.
The statement number featured a sheer front panel which showed off the actress' curves, but not her new tattoo.
With her short blonde hair slicked back and some dark smouldering eye make-up, Sheridan looked ready for a night of mingling with the best of British television talent at the annual awards.

Purple reign: Pregnant Jodie Whittaker looked pretty in plum as she showed off her growing baby bump on the blue carpet


Bit of blue: She finished off the look with some suede court shoes by Christian Louboutin

Cute and colourful: The actress shot a look at her bump from a side profile, dressing it brightly

Simplicity: Claudia Winkleman kept things low-key in black trousers and some pink heels

In it to win it: Claudia turned up with a nomination and left with an award for Best Comedy Performance

TV queen: Keeley Hawes looked chic in her black gown which featured a racy lace front

A night off from Albert Square: Laurie Brett and Adam Woodyatt arrived at the RTS Programme Awards together

Bright young thing: Tisha Merry from Coronation Street was representing the ITV soapThe pair were first seen together at Liverpool’s Smugglers Cove restaurant on January 15, after apparently striking up a bond during an exchange of flirty Twitter messages in November 2014.
The next week, they raised eyebrows when he helped her celebrate her Best Drama Performance accolade at The National Television Awards in London.

Dapper gents: Gary Linekar went along in the hopes of scoring in the Sports Presenter category

Work it: This is England star Vicky McClure stuck to black while The Tudors star Annabelle Wallis brightened things up in red


Glowing: Irish actress Genevieve O'Reilly wore an ethereal lace dress that skimmed the floor, as did Amanda Mealing's in her sparkling number

Golden girl: Actress Georgina Campbell shone in a jacquard print of golden and green colours


All that glitters: Corries' Tisha Merry and Holby's Amanda Mealing matched the sparkly blue carpet in their shimmering dresses
There was no sign of Greg at the RTS Programme Awards though, with Sheridan walking the sparkly carpet solo.
Also spotted arriving for the big night in the TV calendar was Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker, who showed off her growing baby bump in a figure hugging purple dress.
She topped off the colourful look with cobalt shoes and shot a look at her blossoming mummy tummy from a side profile.

Newcomer: Jessica Knappett has been making her name with E4 comedy Drifters


From the Street to the blue carpet: Coronation Street star Sair Khan went for a simple LBD

Suit up: Gary Linekar was outdone by a dapper Bear Grylls

Winner winner: Claudia Winkleman walked away with the award for Entertainment Performance on Strictly Come Dancing for BBC One
EastEnders actors Adam Woodyatt and Laurie Brett arrived together, having shared a significant plot in TV history last year with the 'Who killed Lucy Beale?' storyline.
Keeley Hawes, of BBC's Line Of Duty gave Sheridan a run for her money in her own revealing black gown though the award for Best Actress on the night was lined up for Sarah Lancashire.
Sarah, who was previously the star of Coronation Street, revelled in her own glory as she was directed to the Winner's Room for pictures with her golden trophy.

Gorgeous: The glamorous television presenter only took over from Bruce Forsyth this year

Pride: Reece Shearsmith (L) and Steve Pemberton (R) took Comedy Performance for Inside No.9

Simply the best: Sarah Lancashire was awarded for Best Actress in Happy Valley for BBC One


Taking the price: In the Popular, Factual and Features, Bear Grylls took the award for The Island With Bear Grylls for Channel 4. The best Sports Presenter, Commentator or Pundit was awarded to Gary Neville (right)

Sharing the success: Huw Edwards shared his win for his role in D-Day, The Heroes Return
Other big winners on the night included the gorgeous Claudia Winkleman, who's short time on Strictly Come Dancing has already earned her the RTSPA for Entertainment Performance.
ROYAL TELEVISION SOCEITY PROGRAMME AWARDS 2015 WINNERS
Best Actor - Female
Sarah Lancashire – Happy Valley
Best Actor - Male
Tom Hollander – A Poet In New York
Arts
Grayson Perry: Who Are You?
Comedy Performance
Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton – Inside No. 9
Daytime Programme
Couples Come Dine With Me
Documentary Series
Life & Death Row
Drama Serial
The Honourable Woman
Drama Series
Line of Duty – Series 2
Entertainment
The Graham Norton Show
Entertainment Performance
Claudia Winkleman – Strictly Come Dancing
History
Our World War
International
Fargo
Live Event
D-Day: The Heroes Return
Popular, Factual and Features
The Island With Bear Grylls
Presenter
Billy Connolly – Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off
Science and Natural History
Live From Space: Lap Of The Planet
Scripted Comedy
Harry and Paul’s Story Of The Twos
Single Documentary
The Paedophile Hunter
Single Drama
Murdered By My Boyfriend
Soap and Continuing Drama
Casualty
Sports Presenter, Commentator or Pundit
Gary Neville
Sports Programme
The 2014 Ryder Cup
Writer - Comedy
Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse & Charlie Higson – Harry and Paul’s Story Of The Twos
Writer – Drama
Peter Bowker – Marvellous Fifty
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