Region stars as Bafta nominations revealed

Anna Maxwell Martin, who played Sarah Burton in the adaptation of Winifred Holtby’s novel South Riding and Vicky McClure who played Lol in This Is England ‘86 are both nominated for Leading Actress, while there are also nominations for Steve Coogan in The Trip and for the Matt Lucas, David Walliams mock-documentary, Come Fly With Me.

Johnny Harris is nominated in the category for Supporting Actor for his performance in This is England ‘86.

All the productions were filmed in Yorkshire, with support from Screen Yorkshire.

Sally Joynson, Chief Executive of Screen Yorkshire, said: “Yet again Yorkshire has a major presence in the Bafta nominations, from gritty productions like This is England ‘86 to traditional costume dramas such as South Ridings.”

The star studded ceremony, which will be held on May 22, also sees Doctor Who star Matt Smith receive his first Bafta nomination. The actor, who was back on TV screens on Saturday in the first episode of the new series of the Time Lord’s adventures, is nominated in the leading actor category.

He is up against veteran Jim Broadbent, recognised for his role in Any Human Heart, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, and Daniel Rigby, who played comic Eric Morecambe in Eric And Ernie.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace is nominated for best supporting actress for her role as Pat Phoenix in BBC drama The Road To Coronation Street.

Her co-star Lynda Baron, famous for her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in Open All Hours, is also nominated for the award for her portrayal of Coronation Street battleaxe Violet Carson.