The 28th annual TV Choice Awards, held February 10, 2025, at London’s Hilton on Park Lane, saw Emmerdale capture Best Soap amid emotional cast celebrations, while All Creatures Great And Small claimed Best Drama Series and Call The Midwife secured Best Family Drama. Host Jason Manford presided over the ceremony, which featured record public participation from voting that commenced in November 2024, with additional wins for Gogglebox, I’m A Celebrity, and Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel across various categories, revealing extensive recognition of Britain’s diverse television programming excellence.
As the curtain fell on the 28th annual TV Choice Awards ceremony at London’s prestigious Hilton on Park Lane on February 10, 2025, the evening’s most dramatic moment belonged to Emmerdale, whose cast members were visibly moved to tears upon learning they had secured the coveted Best Soap award.
Host Jason Manford presided over the emotional scene, which media outlets later described as “electric,” marking a significant triumph for the long-running ITV1 series against its established rivals.
The extensive awards ceremony, which concluded a voting period that commenced in November 2024, recognized excellence across multiple television genres, with public participation reaching record turnout levels according to organizers.
The ceremony culminated months of voting that began in late 2024, achieving unprecedented public engagement across television’s diverse programming landscape.
All Creatures Great And Small claimed Best Drama Series honors for Channel 5, while BBC1’s Call The Midwife secured Best Family Drama recognition, demonstrating the diverse preferences reflected in viewer-driven selections.
Entertainment programming saw Channel 4’s Gogglebox and Celebrity Gogglebox combination triumph in the Best Entertainment Show category, while BBC1’s Escape To The Country and I Escaped To The Country claimed Best Daytime Show distinction. Among the comedy offerings, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel emerged victorious in the Best Comedy Show category, beating out strong competition from The 1% Club, The Chase/The Chase Celebrity Special, and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.
The competitive reality television landscape was dominated by ITV1’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, which captured the Best Reality Show award amid fierce competition. Earlier this year, the Critics Choice Awards faced postponement due to devastating California wildfires before ultimately taking place in February.
Notable contenders across categories included high-profile productions such as Bridgerton, Vera, House Of The Dragon, and Doctor Who, indicating the increasingly sophisticated television landscape that voters evaluated.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office emerged among celebrated series with major wins, while Strictly Come Dancing also secured a top prize during the evening’s proceedings.
The ceremony featured particularly poignant moments, including a tribute to Dave Myers during the Hairy Bikers segment, which received what observers characterized as a bittersweet victory for food programming.
Multiple BBC and Channel 4 programs received recognition across various categories, with both new and returning shows demonstrating the broad spectrum of contemporary television excellence.
Industry professionals and media commentators praised the continuation of the live in-person format, while critics noted significant shifts in audience preferences reflected throughout the awards distribution, with social media discussions following closely after the broadcast concluded.
