`Father Ted' nominated

Father Ted has picked up two BAFTA nominations for the best TV comedy actor category

Father Ted has picked up two BAFTA nominations for the best TV comedy actor category. The late Dermot Morgan and his co-star, Ardal O'Hanlon, both have been nominated in this category, along with Julie Walters (for Dinnerladies) and Caroline Aherne (The Royle Family).

The BAFTA television awards ceremony will be held in London on May 9th.

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