Michaela Coel, the star and creator of drama series 'I May Destroy You', was the big winner at Britain`s BAFTA awards on Sunday, taking home the television awards for the miniseries and leading actress.

Star of 'I May Destroy You' wins big at Britain's BAFTA awards

After receiving severe backlash for honouring Noel Clarke in April, the British Academy for Film and TV Arts (BAFTA) has scrapped the special prizes at its TV awards this year.

BAFTA removes special prize at 2021 TV Awards after facing backlash for honouring Noel Clarke 

The BAFTA TV Awards 2021 announced its nominations list and ‘Small Axe’ and ‘The Crown’ have emerged as the biggest winners with the highest number of nods. Steve McQueen’s BBC and Amazon anthology drama ‘Small Axe’ dominated with 15 nominations in total across the main awards and the craft prizes, while Netflix’s royal drama ‘The Crown’ was next in line with 10 nominations.

BAFTA TV Awards 2021 nominations: ‘Small Axe’ and ‘The Crown’ dominate

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Star of 'I May Destroy You' wins big at Britain's BAFTA awards

BAFTA removes special prize at 2021 TV Awards after facing backlash for honouring Noel Clarke

BAFTA TV Awards 2021 nominations: ‘Small Axe’ and ‘The Crown’ dominate