The first series of the comedy sitcom Gavin And Stacey (BBC3) has been nominated for the Programme of the Year title at the British Academy Television Awards.

Bafta

It faces tough competition from Britain’s Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing, The Apprentice, Andrew Marr’s History Of Modern Britain and drama adaptation Cranford.

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Comedy Performance

Peter Capaldi – The Thick of It
James Corden – Gavin and Stacey
Stephen Merchant – Extras Christmas Special
David Mitchell – Peep Show

Sky+ Audience Award for the Programme of the Year

The Apprentice
Andrew Marr’s History of Modern Britain
Britain’s Got Talent
Cranford
Gavin & Stacey
Strictly Come Dancing