Scottish stars have seen plenty of success at the Bafta Television Awards.Scottish stars have seen plenty of success at the Bafta Television Awards.
Scottish stars have seen plenty of success at the Bafta Television Awards.

Scottish Television Bafta Winners: 10 stars from Scotland who have won a gong - including Peter Capaldi

A daytime television legend is about to join the ranks of these Bafta winners.

The biggest prizes in British television wil be presented next month - with the Bafta Television Awards taking place on Sunday, May 12.

There's plenty of Scottish interest, with Brian Cox up for best leading actor for Succession, Jack Lowden nominated for best supporting actor for Slow Horses, and David Tennant shortlisted for male performance in a comedy programme for Good Omens.

Meanwhile Ncuti Gatwa being revealed as the 15th Doctor is up for the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment award, and Lorraine Kelly has received a Special Award for her contribution to television over a long career (as well as being nominated for her show Lorraine).

She'll join the rarified ranks of winners from Scotland, who range from big name stars to those who work behind the cameras, writing, producing and directing.

The lesser-known names include Gus Mcdonald (Best Factual Series, 1974, World in Action), Susan Belbin (Best Comedy Programme, 1992, On Foot In The Grave), Bob Spiers (Best Comedy Programme, 1993, Absolutely Fabulous), Sandy Johnson (Best Light Entertainment Programme, 2009 and 2011, Harry and Paul), and James Gilbert (Best Scripted Comedy, 1974, Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads).

But here are the 10 most famous faces from Scotland who have triumphed at the awards.

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