glenda jackson, nominated for her first tv role in 27 years for drama elizabeth is missing, says, forrticularly theatre. contemporary dramatists don't find women interesting enough to make them the central dramatic engine. there have been changes in television and i'm sure there will be changes even more. it's just that those who still far too often sit in the decision—making chair, still have to be persuaded in a way that would never occur to them, as far as a man was concerned. the vat voting process by bafta members and specialist juries the vat voting process by bafta members and specialistjuries began shortly after bafta was the target of criticism because all the performance nominations for its film awards went to white actors. the tv nominations recognise many more diverse performers. the tv nominations recognise many more diverse performers, including will sharpe and takehiro hira, for crime drama giri/haji... hong kong's chief executive, carrie lam, has postponed legislative elections that were due to be held in september. ms lam blamed a spike in coronavirus cases in the ter

and, glenda jackson at the virtual baftas, leads the winners celebrating the best of british television. and coming up on bbc news, the government call of permitting crowds into sporting test events for two weeks, including snooker‘s world championship, which started today. good evening. tomorrow's plans to further ease england's coronavirus lockdown have been put on hold, because of a rise in the rate of infections. borisjohnson says it's now time to "squeeze the brake pedal" on any further relaxation of the rules, warning that the country shouldn't be complacent. the prime minister now says face coverings should be worn in more places where people can come into contact with others they don't know. bowling alleys, skating rinks and casinos won't be reopening tomorrow as planned, and certain beauty treatments involving the face won't be allowed for at least two weeks. wedding receptions of up to 30 people, and indoor musical and theatrical performances won't be allowed either, and the public will have to wear face coverings in cinemas, museums and galleries, as well as places of worship

progress, then, in terms of ethnic diversity but glenda jackson, nominated for her first tv role in 27ary dramatists don't find women interesting enough to make them the central dramatic energy. there have been changes in television and i'm sure there will be changes even more. it is just that those who still far too often sit in the decision—making chair, still have to be dissuaded in the decision—making chair, still have to be persuaded in a way that would never occur to them, as far as a man was concerned. the bafta goes to... like the bafta tv craft awards, which recognise behind—the—camera talent, tonight will see presenters in the studio with nominees and winners joining remotely. we are so excited to win a bafta award. it's pretty obvious i don't want you to leave. many are hoping that by 2021, when the nominations could well include shows like normal people, normal awards service might have been resumed. lizo mzimba, bbc news. and i will be talking to the chair of bafta in the next hour. we will also have much more on the new restrictions in parts of the north of england as we

progress then in terms of ethnic diversity but glenda jackson, nominated for her first tv role in 27issing, says, for women, there is still a way to go in tv and particularly theatre. contemporary dramatists don't find women interesting enough to make them the central dramatic energy. there have been changes in television and i'm sure there will be changes even more. it is just that those who still far too often sit in the decision—making chair, still have to be dissuaded in a way that would never occur to them, as far as a man was concerned. the bafta goes to... like the bafta tv craft awards, which recognise behind—the—camera talent, tonight will see presenters in the studio with nominees and winners joining remotely. we are so excited to win a bafta award. it's pretty obvious i don't want you to leave. many are hoping that by 2021, when the nominations could well include shows like normal people, normal awards service might have been resumed. lizo mzimba, bbc news. friday morning, 6:16am. let's take a look at today's papers. coronavirus restrictions being tightened for large parts

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the winners included glenda jackson, idris elba and sian clifford, who beat her onscreen sister and creator of flea bag phoebe waller—bridge. here's our entertainment correspondent, lizo mzimba. the night, hosted by richard ayoade, was a socially distanced... whoa, back it up. back it up, all right? ..heavily virtual event. there were two awards for drama chernobyl, about the 1986 nuclear accident — best mini—series and best actor forjared harris. look at that glow! that's radiation ionising the air! best actress went to glenda jackson, for elizabeth is missing, nearly 50 years after her first tv bafta. thank you very much indeed. i mean, it was a privilege to do the show, and even more of a privilege to be linked to these marvellous actresses. there should be four awards tonight. but, anyway, thank you very much indeed. sian clifford beat her fleabag co—star phoebe waller—bridge to the award for best female comedy performance. oh, god... perhaps it was inevitable that the most watched programme of 2019, gavin and stacey, won the must—see moment award, voted for by the public. will you marr