‘Happy Valley’, ‘Succession’, ‘The Traitors’ Win Edinburgh TV Festival Awards

Happy Valley, Succession and The Traitors were the big winners at the Edinburgh TV Festival Awards on a strong night for the BBC and Channel 4.

After having her next BBC project unveiled earlier in the day, Sally Wainwright’s smash hit Happy Valley took home Best Drama, with Succession winning Best International Drama and the buzzy Traitors scooping Best Entertainment Series.

Kate Winslet added to her awards chest by winning Best TV Actor – Drama for Channel 4’s I Am Ruth and Stath Lets Flats‘ creator Jamie Demetriou won Best TV Actor – Comedy. Channel 4’s Derry Girls was another big winner for Best Comedy Series.

Meanwhile, BBC One took home the coveted Best Channel prize and the Outstanding Achievement Award was handed to one of the network’s prize talents, The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman.

“What a year it has been for TV but once again, the creative talent on show tonight has demonstrated just how strong and resilient our industry is,” said Bianca Newby, the festival’s awards boss.

The full list

CATEGORY	WINNER
Best TV Actor – Comedy	Jamie Demetriou
Best TV Actor – Drama	Kate Winslet
Best TV Presenter – Factual	Ramita Navai
Best TV Presenter – Entertainment	Graham Norton
Breakthrough Actor	Lewis Gribben
Breakthrough Presenter	Ellie Simmonds
Best Comedy Series	Derry Girls
Best Documentary	Children of the Taliban
Best Drama	Happy Valley
Best Entertainment Series	The Traitors
Best International Drama	Succession
Best Popular Factual Series	Rosie Jones’ Trip Hazard
Climate Impact Award	Guy Martin’s Great British Power Trip
Production Company of the Year	Dancing Ledge Productions
Production Group of the Year	STV Studios
Small Indie of the Year	Afro-Mic Productions
Best On Demand Service	ITVX
Channel of the Year	BBC One
Ones to Watch Random Acts Live Pitch	TBC
Outstanding Achievement Award	Claudia Winkleman
TV Moment of the Year	Dr Who Regenerates