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TV: National Television Awards 2013 - Nominees

By Alex Fletcher
1

Doctor Who

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BBC
Doctor Who is up for three gongs at this year's awards.
2

Downton Abbey

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ITV
Downton Abbey will want to reclaim the 'Drama' gong.
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3

Merlin

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Shine//BBC
Can Merlin's last series earn it an NTA?
4

The Apprentice

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Talkback Thames//BBC
Lord Sugar will want a 'Factual Entertainment' NTA gong for The Apprentice.
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5

Sherlock

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BBC
Sherlock is up for two NTAs, including best actor for Benedict Cumberbatch.
6

Top Gear

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BBC
Top Gear will want another NTA in 2013.
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7

Britain's Got Talent

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ITV
Britain's Got Talent battles with The Voice again for 'Best Talent Show'.
8

Mrs Biggs

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ITV
Mrs Biggs stars Danny Mays and Sheridan Smith both picked up nominations.
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9

Strictly Come Dancing

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BBC
Will this be Strictly's year in the 'Talent Show' category?
10

The Voice UK

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BBC/Wal to Wall/Guy Levy
The Voice UK wins an NTA nomination in its first year.
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11

The X Factor

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Ken McKay/Thames/Rex Features
Can The X Factor bounce back from a weak year with another NTA win?
12

Miranda Hart (Call The Midwife)

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BBC
Miranda Hart bagged an actress nomination for Call The Midwife.
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13

Suranne Jones (Scott & Bailey)

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ITV
Scott & Bailey star Suranne Jones will be aiming to win the best actress title.
14

Absolutely Fabulous

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BBC
Absolutely Fabulous's special episodes are up for best sitcom.
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15

Benidorm

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ITV
Benidorm is hoping to claim the best sitcom crown.
16

The Big Bang Theory

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CBS
US import The Big Bang Theory takes on the Brits for best sitcom.
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17

I'm A Celebrity: Ant & Dec

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ITV
Ant & Dec are hoping to win an NTA for the 12th year in a row.
18

The Graham Norton Show

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Ian West/PA Wire//PA Images
The Graham Norton Show is up for the 'Entertainment Programme' title.
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