Scottish star Karen Gillan picked up the award at tonight’s NTAs for her role as the assistant in Doctor Who. (STV)

National Television Awards: Karen Gillan wins Best Female Drama Performance

25 January 2012 20:02 GM

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Drama, drama! Karen Gillan won Best Female Drama Performance at the 17th National Television Awards Pic: © Richard Young Rex Features

Karen Gillan won the award for the Best Drama Performance (Female) at tonight’s National Television Awards, for her role as Doctor Who's assistant.

The Scottish star beat off competition from worthy competitors including Suranne Jones (Scott & Bailey), Eve Myles (Torchwood) and Jaye Jacobs (Waterloo Road).

Looking stunning in a short burgundy dress with her deep red locks left free-flowing over her shoulders, an excited Karen ran up to the stage to receive her gong.

Presenting the gong was Hugh Bonneville from period costume drama Downton Abbey, who said that the fact that each award is selected by the public proves that the winner is truly “striking a chord with the audience”.

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