Strictly To Receive BAFTA Award

Strictly Come Dancing is to be awarded a special BAFTA award at the Academy's craft awards ceremony next month.

The award recognises Strictly's outstanding creative and technical achievements.

Strictly's series director Nikki Parsons told BBC News: "We have extremely talented and creative people at every level on the team, working hard to deliver the highest quality of live television each week and I am very proud to be a part of it. Everyone gives 110% to give the show the highest possible production values throughout every series, so it is an honour for us to be recognised for our contribution to the huge success of Strictly over the last 10 years."

BAFTA chairman Andrew Newman said: "This award is to honour those craft people who bring a show that entertains millions each week to life. The team of talented individuals across many departments such as lighting, costume, cameras, hair and make-up, music, direction and editing - to name a few - are directly responsible for the format's success and we congratulate everyone involved."