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The British Soap Awards highlighted the best and brightest in the soap industry.

The British Soap Awards returned last night as stars of the UK’s biggest soap operas took to the red carpet. The guest list included stars from Birmingham’s Doctors and many more.

The event is seen as one of, if not the, biggest night for British soaps and is highly-anticipated by fans and cast alike. The night gives fans a chance to relive the most exciting and emotional moments to happen throughout the past year.

The ceremony took place last night (June 4) at The Lowry in Salford. Viewers will be able to watch the proceedings on TV this Tuesday (June 6) at 8pm on ITV1 and stream on ITVX .

The Villain Of The Year award went to Wolverhampton-born and Birmingham-raised Aaron Thiara, for his role as Ravi in EastEnders. Amongst the nominees for Villain Of The Year was Laura White as Princess Buchanan from Doctors.

Chris Walker and Jan Pearson took home the award for Best On-Screen Partnership, for their roles as Rob and Karen Hollins in Birmingham’s BBC Doctors.

There were many nominations from the BBC soap Doctors, filmed in Birmingham. Their nominations were Best Soap, The Millars for Best Family, Chris Walker as Rob Hollins for Best Dramatic Performance, Ian Midlane as Al Haskey for Best Comedy Performance, Kia Pegg as Scarlett Kiernan for Best Newcomer, Hell Is Empty for Scene Of The Year, Valerie And The Forged Prescription for Best Storyline, and Anything But Magnolia and If Wishes Were Horses for Best Single Episode,

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