British Soap Awards to be screened Wednesday May 2

ITV have confirmed that the British Soap Awards will be shown on TV on Wednesday May 2nd at 8pm.


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It’s the time of year again when all the hottest and biggest soap stars from Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Doctors and Hollyoaks put on their glad rags and gather together for one of the most glamorous award ceremonies on UK television – The British Soap Awards 2012.

The actors from the nation’s biggest TV shows will put aside betrayals, businesses, burials and brawlings for an evening of showbiz sparkle.

They keep us hooked throughout the year and this is their chance to take centre stage and be rewarded for the entertainment and drama that they bring loyal viewers.

Hosted by Phillip Schofield with awards being presented by some of entertainment’s most famous faces, there’s everything to play for in the soap world’s ‘Oscars’.

Who will triumph this year? The British Soap Awards honour outstanding achievement in the country’s most popular television genre. There are 17 awards and categories are voted for either by a panel of expert judges or by the public including Sexiest Male and Female, Best Actor and Actress and the ultimate accolade Best British Soap.

On ITV2, viewers are invited to join hosts Zoe Hardman and Joe Swash as they get up close and personal with the countries biggest soap stars on The British Soap Awards 2012: The Party. Avid soap fans will get to follow Zoe and Joe as they gain unprecedented access to celebrate with the winners, commiserate with those that just missed out on glory, and reveal the gossip from the stars of our favourite shows.

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