Cumberbatch hoping TV Bafta will make up for Oscars disappointment

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch can make up for his Oscar disappointment and carry off a Bafta award for his portrayal of the master detective at tonight’s ceremony. Cumberbatch, who was beaten to the best actor Oscar by Eddie Redmayne, is nominated for the leading actor award at the TV Baftas. He is up against Toby Jones for Marvellous, James Nesbitt for The Missing, and Jason Watkins for The Lost Honour Of Christopher Jefferies. It is Cumberbatch’s third nomination for his performance in the hit show.

I’m very happy with my status as a Bafta loser, I’m very comfortable with that.

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Other winners could include Sheridan Smith, who is recognised for her portrayal of Cilla Black in the ITV biopic. She is shortlisted for the leading actress award with Line Of Duty star Keeley Hawes, Sarah Lancashire for Happy Valley, and Georgina Campbell from Murdered By My Boyfriend. Smith’s portrayal of the singer, who was given a special award for her 50 years in television at last year’s bash, was so popular it propelled the Scouse singer’s 1964 number one, Anyone Who Had A Heart, back into the charts.

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