The British Soap Awards

Phillip Schofield hosts the ceremony live from Hackney Empire, with Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks battling it out for the 14 coveted awards. Alongside an array of soap favourites, some of entertainment's biggest names present the trophies in new categories Best Family and Best Leading Performer as well as Best British Soap, while one legend takes home this year's Outstanding Achievement Award.

Jane McDonald presents the annual ceremony from the Lowry Theatre in Salford, which celebrates and honours the incredible achievements in the nation's beloved soaps. Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks will once again go head to head to find out who will be going home with this year's trophies, with categories including Best Dramatic Performance, Best Newcomer and the evening's biggest accolade, Best British Soap.

Jane McDonald hosts the annual ceremony from London's Hackney Empire, honouring 12 months in soap. It was an era which saw Helen Worth, better known as Coronation Street's Gail Platt, bid farewell to the cobbles after 50 years. EastEnders also celebrated its 40th anniversary, Hollyoaks had a dramatic leap into the future, and Emmerdale featured a frozen lake crash. Aside from highlights of those events, guests will present awards across key categories, including those voted for by the public - Villain of the Year, Best Comedy Performer, Best Leading Performer, and Best British Soap. Also up for grabs are Best Dramatic Performance, Best Newcomer, Best Storyline and more. Plus, one star will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award.