Today's
Bettingzone Market News:
1720: Eastenders has emerged as the red hot favourite at 8/11 with
Paddy Power to win the
BAFTA for Best Continuing Drama after the BAFTA academy chose to leave Coronation Street off this year's list of nominees.
It’s the first time in over ten years that Coronation Street has failed to make the shortlist with the judges opting instead for Holby City, Emmerdale and The Bill.
In the Best Entertainment category
Paddy Power make it a close call between Strictly Come Dancing at 4/6 and Britain’s Got Talent at 15/8 but the real winners of the prestigious awards are expected to be ITV in the Sports coverage category for their coverage of last year’s Rugby World Cup.
Meanwhile, Cranford, the 19th century period drama based on the books by Elizabeth Gaskell is the 5/4 favourite to walk away with the audience award for Programme of the Year.
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for
Paddy Power said: "This year’s BAFTA nominations have thrown up a few surprises both good and bad.
"While it’s disappointing to see longtime favourites Corrie lose out on a nomination, it’s a nice surprise to see fresh competition amongst the categories from the
BBC's Cranford."
This year’s BAFTA Awards will take place on Sunday 20th April.
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