Russell T. Davies SLAMS ‘idiot’ BAFTA for ‘considering’ Bernard Cribbins for memorial segment

Russell T. Davies has criticized the ‘idiots’ at the BAFTAs for saying they would ‘consider’ Bernard Cribbins in their TV in memorium segment.

The much-loved actor, who was the voice and face of children’s television and film for generations of Britons before a career revival on Doctor Who, died in July 2022 at the age of 93.

Many BAFTA viewers were not impressed when Bernard was not included during the film’s ceremony on Sunday, with Doctor Who executive producer Russell, 59, among them.

One Twitter user wrote: “I was pretty shocked not to see Bernard Cribbins being honored. A national treasure cherished by most of the nation! Limited time is not a justified answer, sorry.

BAFTA responded to this tweet, writing: “With limited time on our broadcast it is not possible to honor everyone who has sadly passed away.”

Tribute: The actor, who was the voice and face of children’s television and film for generations of Britons before a career revival on Doctor Who, died in July 2022 at the age of 93.

“Bernard is featured in our online records…and given his influential work on television, he will be considered for inclusion in the next Television Awards broadcast.”

Russell shared a screenshot of BAFTA’s response to his Instagram, writing: “It’s only fair to remember Bernard Cribbins on TV @bafta, not on film.” To say that he is being ‘considered’ is the work of an idiot.

Former Doctor Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman agreed, saying: ‘Well said, Russell. Someone needs/needs to be educated. CONSIDERED? That is OUTRAGEOUS!! Jb’.

Gaby Roslin also commented on Russell’s post, writing: ‘Well said. What about his movies? He was a real star, a wonderful actor and a joy and he was well liked.’

BAFTA later confirmed that Bernard will be commemorated, telling MailOnline: “Bernard Cribbins will be remembered on our next broadcast of the BAFTA Television Awards ceremony in May.”

It comes after Film Awards presenter Richard E. Grant liked a tweet describing the snub as “appalling” and saying BAFTA should be “disgusted itself.”

The actor was forced to hold back tears during the segment remembering those in the film industry who have died in the last 12 months, following the death of his wife Joan Washington in September 2021.

He later liked a tweet saying: “Hi darlings, I’ve watched the BAFTAs on TV and I’m absolutely appalled that the fabulous Bernard Cribbins hasn’t been mentioned in the stars we’ve lost in the last year, you should be disgusted with them.” themselves”. , words fail me’.

Confirmed: BAFTA later confirmed that Bernard will ‘be remembered’ at its upcoming TV Awards after he was absent from the in memoriam segment at the Film Awards.

Statement: Many BAFTA viewers were unimpressed when Bernard was not included during the ceremony

Speaking: Russell shared a screenshot of BAFTA’s response, writing: “It’s only fair to remember Bernard Cribbins on TV @bafta, not on film.” To say that he is being ‘considerate’ is the work of an idiot’

Reaction: Both John Barrowman and Gaby Roslin agreed with Russell

Another viewer wrote: ‘Bernard Cribbins, I loved him. My kids loved him, they all loved him. Criminal was left out of the BAFTAs’.

And a third said: ‘@BAFTA, it’s a shame you didn’t mention the late great Bernard Cribbins in the film talent round we lost last year.

‘You might be him for a TV Awards mention, but he was more than just a TV actor. Lots of movies under his belt. BAFTA snobs have scorned Bernard Cribbins.

Not washing up: However, fans found the reason hard to take, calling it “embarrassing.”

And another added: ‘How the hell did BAFTA NOT mention Bernard Cribbins in the ‘people we lost in the last 12 months’ montage? His work touched every generation of viewers alive today, from the Carry On movies to Fawlty Towers, The Wombles, Doctor Who and Old Jack’s Boat on CBeebies. Shameful’.

The beloved actor’s passing came just months after his wife of 70 years, Gillian, passed away.

While the cause of death was not revealed, fans and celebrity friends were quick to pay their respects to the late star.