It was a successful night for Welsh drama In My Skin at the Bafta Television Awards as it scooped awards for Best Drama and Best Writer on Sunday, May 8. The show, which aired its second series last year, has received widespread critical acclaim for its portrayal of mental illness and sexuality. In My Skin beat off tough competition in the shape of BBC drama Vigil and ITV’s Unforgotten.
Following her first gong of the night, writer Kayleigh Llewellyn described the experience as "incredible" and looked shocked as she accepted the prestigious award. She told the audience: “My mum said that when I was little I said I was going to have a limousine, a water bed and I was going to win a Bafta. One out of three isn’t bad,” as the audience cheered her on.
Despite just missing out on the Bafta, both Vigil and Unforgotten have been recommissioned for future series.
