The Only Way Is Essex is a British reality television series based in Brentwood, Essex, England. It shows "real people in modified situations, saying unscripted lines but in a structured way." Broadcast on ITV2 from 2010, the series was moved to ITVBe in October 2014. The first series consisted of 10 episodes and ran for 30 minutes, with a Christmas special following later in the year. Due to popularity, the runtime was extended to 45-minute episodes and renewed for a year's airing. On 22 May 2011, the series won the Audience Award at the 2011 BAFTA Awards.
Title card from series 28 onwards.
2011 British Academy Television Awards
The 2011 British Academy Television Awards were held on 22 May 2011. The nominations were announced on 26 April.
Graham Norton hosted the ceremony.
Vicky McClure, Best Actress winner
Martin Freeman, Best Supporting Actor winner
Lauren Socha, Best Supporting Actress winner
Steve Coogan, Best Male Comedy Performance winner