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2016 BAFTA: Double win for 'Wolf Hall'

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Last Updated : May 09 2016 | 12:22 PM IST

The 2016 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) TV winners have been announced on May 8 with BBC Two's hit series 'Wolf Hall' grabbing two awards.

Mark Rylance received the leading actor award for his role as Thomas Cromwell in the historical drama, which also picked up the drama prize, reports the Mirror.

Taking place at the Royal Festival Hall the event was hosted by Graham Norton.

Here's the complete winners list:

Entertainment Programme - Strictly Come Dancing

Drama Series - Wolf Hall

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Leading Actor - Mark Rylance

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First Published: May 09 2016 | 12:09 PM IST

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