The Broadchurch actress (pictured centre) cried on stage and said: “Sorry not cool”, adding that working with co-star David Tennant was “a joy and a treat”.
The critically-acclaimed ITV drama about the death of an 11-year-old boy and the search for his murderer was the big winner on the night with three Baftas: supporting actor, drama series and leading actress.
Colman won two Baftas in 2013.
Winners list:
Leading Actress: Olivia Colman
Leading Actor: Sean Harris
Female comedy performance: Katherine Parkinson
Male comedy performance: Richard Ayoade
Supporting actress: Sarah Lancashire
Supporting actor: David Bradley
Drama: Broadchurch
Entertainment show: Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
Entertainment performance: Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
News coverage – ITV News at Ten: Woolwich attacks
Current affairs: Syria: Across the Lines (Dispatches)
Sitcom: Him & Her: The Wedding
Audience award: Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor
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