By james art The BAFTA Cymru winners for 2024 have been announced. Highlights include six nominations for BBC drama Men Up, which stars many well-known Welsh faces including Joanna Page, Yvan Rheon and Stéphane Rhodri, five nominations for BBC sci-fi Doctor Who, which has long was shot in Wales, and five nominations for Michael Sheen’s Steeltown Murders.
The ceremony, which honors the best in film and television, was held at ICCWales in Newport. Many stars were also in attendance at the glamorous event which took place on Sunday, October 20. For the latest news from television and show business, subscribe to our newsletter.
Winners include Welsh comedian Rod Gilbert for his moving, open and honest documentary ‘Rod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck’ where Rod candidly discusses his journey with cancer and Nkuti Gatua for his role as the latest Doctor Who. Here is the full list of winners:
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Best Actor: Nkuti Gatwa, Doctor Who
Best Actress: Anne Elvey, Barrio
Breakthrough Cymru: Janice Pugh, Chuck Chuck Baby
Best Program for Kids: Ser Stelio
Best Costume Design: Dawn Thomas-Mondo, Murders in the Steel City
Actual Best Director: Jess Howe, Strike! The women who fought back
Best Director: Evros Lynn, Heartstopper
Best edit: Sarah Jones, The Road
Best Entertainment Program: Max Beuys at 80
Best Factual Series: Y Frwydr: Stori Disability
Best Feature/TV Movie: Chuck Chuck Baby
Best Makeup and Hair: James Spinks, Y Swn
Best Factual Photography: Theo Tennant, Border Town
Best Photography and Lighting Fiction: Brian Gavigan, passenger
Best Presenter: Rod Gilbert, Rod Gilbert: A pain in the neck
Best Production Design: Gerwyn Lloyd, Pren ar and Bryn
Best Short Film: smile
Best Single Documentary: strike! The women who fought back
Best Sound: Sound Team Wolf
Best TV Drama: Murders in the Steel City
Best Writer: Matthew Barry, Men Up