The stars of the TV world were out in force on Sunday night for 2022 BAFTA Awards at the Royal Festival Hall.
And plenty were in the mood to party and celebrate as the ceremony drew to a close.
Celebs headed to the exclusive after party held by organisers at the venue- with bosses pulling out all the stops to ensure it was a night to remember.
Guests were treated to £44 a bottle of Tattinger shimmering pink Champagne, with the Prestige Rosé getting its pink hue from 15% still red wine from the vineyards of Ambonnay and Bouzy.
Bottles created an impressive display on a huge stand alongside a light up sign of the brand.
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Meanwhile, flowers were in abundance on tables with the iconic BAFTAs mask- which was designed in 1955 by US sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe- taking centre and being dotted at the walls.
And the stars certainly seemed to be making the most of the DJ deck, with the Strictly Come Dancing crew among the first to take to the dancefloor after their meal.
Sara Davies, 38, who starred on the show last year, took to Instagram to share a glimpse into the boozy celebrations.
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She showed a smoke machine in the middle of her table and her delicious meal with brownie complete with BAFTA mask as she sat next to Janette Manrara, 38.
Sara also uploaded a selfie with AJ Odudu, BAFTA winner Rose Ayling Ellis, John Whaite and Rhys Stephenson- who all starred on the show last year and another with judge Motsi Mabuse.
The Dragons Den star simply captioned it "besties".
And it wasn't long until professional dancer Janette showed off her moves on the dancefloor.
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Wowing in a hot pink gown with huge frills, the It Takes Two sashayed around with Rose while holding a glass of champagne in the air.
Sara told fans she was "living my best life" as she sat and watched the stars dance from the side lines.
Steph McGovern joined the Strictly stars and shared a beaming selfie with Sara and Janette, while Johannes posed for a professional photo with GBBO winner John.
The BAFTAs was back with a bang with its first full audience in two years.
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It saw the BBC claim nine awards and ITV take home seven.
Hosted by comedian Richard Ayoade, the ceremony celebrated the best of British television across multiple categories.
Jodie Comer claimed the leading actress award for her role in Channel 4 ’s Help and thanked the broadcaster for “believing in the script”.
Gogglebox won its second TV Bafta for best constructed factual show and the chief executive of production company Studio Lambert, Stephen Lambert, used his speech to voice opposition to the Government’s plans.
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He said: “Gogglebox might have ended when it started nine years ago as it got modest ratings, but a publicly owned risk-taking Channel 4 believed in it and they stuck with it.
“If the Government goes ahead with its destructive plan to end Channel 4, these kind of risks will not be taken and a big part of what makes British TV great will have ended for no good reason."
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Mo Gilligan won best comedy entertainment for his The Lateish Show on Channel 4 and said the prize “means so much” because Channel 4 took him on when his mental health was struggling in 2017.
He said: “They let me bring black boy joy, I really appreciate it. It would not have been possible without Channel 4, I know everyone has said it but it is so important.”
Jamie Demetriou won a TV Bafta for best male in a comedy for his role in Channel 4’s Stath Lets Flats.
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However, despite leading the nominations this year with a total of seven, Channel 4’s It’s A Sin ended the ceremony empty handed.
The BBC came out top of the public service broadcasters with nine prizes in a variety of categories.
Sean Bean won best leading actor prize for his role in gritty prison drama Time.
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Producer Simon Maloney read a letter on the actor’s behalf which said he was “overwhelmed” to receive the award.
Time also won best mini series and, collecting the prize, co-actor Stephen Graham said: “We had a phenomenal cast of young working class men who were absolutely outstanding, every single one of them.
“It was an absolute joy to be a part of. This is why I wanted to be an actor as a kid…It was a powerful production.”
Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won the must-see moment for their silent dance on BBC One staple Strictly Come Dancing.