1997

Presented at the Royal Opera House

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Best Single Drama: Hillsborough, Granada TV
Best Drama Series/Serial: Our Friends in the North, BBC
Best Single Documentary: Quality Time, BBC
Best Documentary Series: The House, BBC
Best Entertainment: TFI Friday, Channel 4
Best Actor: Christopher Eccleston, Our Friends in the North
Best Actress: Gina Mckee, Our Friends in the North

Best TV Performer: Desmond Lynam, BBC
TV Journalist of the Year: Charles Wheeler, BBC
Writer’s Award: Peter Flannery, Our Friends in the North
Radio Programme of the Year: Private Passions, Radio 3
Radio Broadcaster of the Year: Nick Ross, Call Nick Ross, Radio 4
Harvey Lee Award: Michael Grade, Chief Executive, Channel 4