[1] On 1 November 2023, it was announced that for only the third time in their 24-year history, The British Soap Awards would not be taking place in 2024, (twice previously due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
It consisted of just five categories, all of which were decided by public poll and awarded online as in-person ceremonies were largely prohibited.
[6] Australian soap opera Neighbours took all five awards when the results were announced in June of that year.
[5] The ceremony took place on 13 July 2024 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester and was hosted by comedian Brian Conley.
[1][7] Chris Chittell was honoured with the Special Recognition Award for his forty continuous years of portraying Eric Pollard in Emmerdale.