National Television Awards: Vicky McClure dazzles in a draped metallic gown after scooping award

Vicky McClure shone as she attended the National Television Awards in London on Thursday, where she won the gong for Best New Drama with Trigger Point.

The actress, 39, slipped in a draped metal Georgia Hardinge dress that hugged her waist and fell into a pleated skirt.

She looked incredible in the statement piece as she graced the red carpet at the star-studded event.

Stunning: Vicky McClure, 39, sparkled as she attended the National Television Awards in London on Thursday, where she won the gong for Best New Drama with Trigger Point

Vicky increased her height with a pair of matching strappy heels and wore her blonde locks in tousled waves.

She accepted the award for Best New Drama alongside Eric Shango, for their ITV thriller series Trigger Point.

In the speech, Vicky said: “What’s incredible about the NTAs, it’s the fans and viewers and that’s what television is all about. I want to thank Jed Mercurio and our wonderful directors and everyone who has worked on this.”

Winners! She accepted the award alongside her co-star Eric Shango for the ITV thriller series

Glistening: The actress slipped into a draped metal Georgia Hardinge dress, hugging her waist and falling into a pleated skirt

This year’s NTAs are broadcasting live from a brand new location of Wembley’s OVO Arena with Joel Dommett hosting.

Sir Lenny Henry will receive the coveted gold Special Recognition Award at Thursday night’s annual ceremony.

This year’s National Television Awards will honor the 64-year-old and his pioneering career on British television, spanning nearly 50 years.

Elegant: She looked incredible in the statement piece as she graced the red carpet at the star-studded event

Brave: Eric looked very sweet in a double breasted tuxedo with gold buttons

Celebrity fans will pay tribute to the comedian and fundraising Comic Relief frontman when the awards are broadcast live on ITV from the OVO Arena, Wembley.

Sir Lenny has been a mainstay on TV for nearly 50 years, starting with his 1975 win over New Faces at age 16, leading to further accolades in such era-defining shows as Tiswas and Three of a Kind.

He broke new ground for black talent and then enjoyed huge success with his own sketch comedy series before playing a key role in the formation of Comic Relief.

Pride: Vicky said in her acceptance speech: ‘What’s incredible about the NTAs, it’s the fans and viewers and that’s what television is all about’

More recent projects have seen him diversify into acting, most notably on stage as Othello and on screen in the big-budget Amazon Prime series, Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power.

Among those who congratulate Sir Lenny on his achievements as a writer, campaigner, comedian and broadcaster is Hollywood superstar Whoopi Goldberg, who says: ‘If you want to know what a superhero looks like, take a look at Sir Lenny Henry.’

However, two notable faces will be missing from Thursday’s NTA ceremony, as MailOnline revealed on Wednesday that Ant and Dec have pulled out after being knocked down with Covid.

Stars: The actress continued: ‘I want to thank Jed Mercurio and our wonderful directors and everyone who contributed to this’ (Trigger Point cast in photo)