National Television Awards Unveils First-ever All-female Drama Shortlist As I'm A Celeb And The Traitors Both Achieve Double Nominations For Reality Competition

The National Television Awards (NTAs) have announced their first all-female drama shortlist for the 31st annual ceremony. The list includes Ruth Jones for her role as in the Netflix thriller Run Away, Sheridan Smith returning with Ann Ming in ITV’s I Fought The Law (after earlier winning in 2015 for playing Cilla Black), Vicky McClure for Trigger Point’s Lana Washington, Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister, and Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan in Call The Midwife. The awards take place Sept. 8 at London’s O2 Arena, with voting for the final round starting Aug. 18. The ceremony will be hosted by Joel Dommett as I'm A Celebrity and The Traitors lead reality nominations with double nods.