The 12th National Television Awards refers to the twelfth edition of the annual British awards ceremony that recognises excellence in television programming and performance, as presented by the commercial broadcaster ITV. The National Television Awards were inaugurated in 1995 and are typically held in September each year.
Date and venue
- The ceremony for the twelfth edition took place on 1 September 2006.
- The event was staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Broadcast
- The ceremony was televised live on ITV in the United Kingdom.
Purpose and format
- The National Television Awards are distinguished by being the only major UK television awards determined primarily by public vote.
- Categories commonly include Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Serial Drama, Best Reality Programme, and individual performance awards such as Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Presenter.
Context
- The 2006 ceremony marked a continuation of the awards’ tradition of celebrating popular television programmes and personalities that had resonated with the viewing public since the inaugural ceremony in 1995.
Limitations of available information
- Specific details regarding the ceremony’s host, the full list of nominees, and the exact award winners for the 12th National Television Awards are not provided in the consulted encyclopedic sources. Consequently, only the general characteristics of the event can be confirmed.
