The National Television Awards (NTAs) made a glamorous return, honoring the top shows and personalities in British television. The ceremony, hosted by comedian Joel Dommett, took place at London's O2 Arena on September 8. This event followed a year in which Gary Lineker, the well-known sports presenter, unexpectedly won the Best TV Presenter award, ending the long reign of Ant and Dec in the category. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the Best Drama Performance category, which for the first time featured only female nominees. Among them were Sheridan Smith for her role in "I Fought The Law," Ella Bruccoleri for "The Other Bennet Sister," Judy Parfitt for "Call the Midwife," Ruth Jones for "Run Away," and Vicky McClure for "Trigger Point." This marked a significant moment in the awards' history, showcasing a diverse range of talent in drama. In the Reality Competition category, the BBC's "Race Across The World" faced competition from popular shows like "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" and "The Traitors." Meanwhile, the iconic presenter Sir David Attenborough received dual nominations—once for his work as a TV presenter and once for his documentary series "Secret Garden." The drama series "Heated Rivalry" was nominated for New Drama, while the long-running comedy "Mrs Brown's Boys" received a Best Comedy nomination, despite the cancellation of its recent holiday specials. The full list of nominees spanned a wide range of categories, including Reality Competition, New Drama, Quiz Show, Authored Documentary, Returning Drama, TV Presenter, Reality Docuseries, Comedy, Drama Performance, and several others. The event was broadcast on ITV1 at 8pm, with doors opening at 6pm for early access and 7pm for the main show. Tickets were still available, with general admission starting at £28.12 on AXS and £33.35 on Ticketmaster. Premium ticket options were also available, though the top-tier experience had already sold out. Voting for the awards was still open, with the deadline set for midday. The official website provided links for both voting and ticket purchases, allowing fans to participate in the process and attend the event if they still had the chance.