Nye is best known for laddish comedy Men Behaving Badly, which started life on ITV in 1992 before becoming a hit on BBC One.

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The actress, best known for quirky roles in shows such as Jonathan Creek and Men Behaving Badly, beings shooting her new role in Blue Murder next month.

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Special prizes were given out to ITV director of drama Laura Mackie, while veteran producer Beryl Vertue, whose credits include Sherlock and Men Behaving Badly, won the lifetime achievement award.

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