The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced that the production team from the hugely popular drama series Game of Thrones will be honoured with the BAFTA Special Award at this year’s British Academy Television Craft Awards.
The ceremony will take place on Sunday 22 April at The Brewery, London and will be live streamed on YouTube and Twitter. The Special Award recognises the craft behind the making of the critically acclaimed series and their outstanding contribution to revolutionising and pushing the boundaries within the various crafts involved in making all the 67 episodes to date.
The award also recognises the support the series has provided for the television industry in the UK. Game of Thrones has filmed across various locations in Northern Ireland, with a production HQ at Titanic Studios in Belfast which has been home to the series since the pilot.
Receiving the award on behalf of the entire production team on 22 April will be the actors John Bradley (Samwell Tarly) and Hannah Murray (Gilly).
