Emmerdale is a British soap opera first broadcast on 16 October 1972.
The soap has earned various awards and nominations over the years for storylines and the performances from cast and crew members.
The British Academy Television Awards were launched in 1954 and are presented during an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
They recognise and reward excellence in and around the UK television programming industry.
The awards celebrate favourite television moments from the previous year.