Chernobyl has enjoyed a successful night at the British Academy Television Craft Awards. In total, the series picked up seven awards – with Johan Renck named best director of a fictional programme. The awards, which celebrate technical achievement in the television industry, were hosted by actor and comedian Stephen Mangan in a digital ceremony. pic.twitter.com/I6JXYbuK7q — BAFTA (@BAFTA) July 17, 2020Comedians Romesh Ranganathan, Rachel Parris, Jessica Knappett and Richard Ayoade made guest appearances during the broadcast. In a recorded message at the start of the ceremony, Bafta chairman Krishnendu Majumdar said the academy is “committed” to addressing diversity issues in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Source: Irish Independent July 17, 2020 18:54 UTC