ITV’s Coronation Street sweeps the board at the National Soap Awards with EIGHT wins

ITV's Coronation Street was the big winner on Saturday at the annual Soap Awards.

The long-running show picked up eight accolades including Best Storyline and Best Single Episode, both of which celebrated the portrayal of Hayley Cropper's death.

It marks the second consecutive year that the series has dominated the ceremony.

Success: Julie Hesmondhalgh was the big winner at the 2014 British Soap Awards at the Hackney Empire, London

It also won Best Actor for David Neilsen and Sexiest Female for Michelle Keegan, who attended in a black and white suit with her boyfriend Mark Wright.
The Best Actress award was collected by Julie Hesmondhalgh. She and Nielsen were named the Best On-screen Partnership in a separate category.
Helen Worth, who plays Gail McIntyre in the show, was given an Outstanding Achievement Award for her long-term presence and contribution.
Meanwhile, Simon Gregson, who plays Steve McDonald, was presented with the Best Comedy Performance gong.

Winners: Helen Worth and Michelle Keegan both picked up awards for their roles in the show

Host: Phillip Schofield presented the annual ceremony in London

Eastenders star Maddy Hill was named Best Newcomer, while the show's Company Manager, Carolyn Wenstein, was awarded Best Off-Screen achievement.

The BBC drama considerably underperformed at the event in Hackney Empire in east London, where insiders were hoping it would win Best Storyline for Lucy Beale's death. 

Meanwhile, Ashley Roberts and Myleene Klass presented the Sexiest Actor award to Danny Mac from Channel 4's Hollyoaks.

The show also picked up Best Young Performance for Ellis Hollins and Villain of the Year for Anna Passey. It was also crowned Best British Soap in a ruling decided by the public, and presented by Sir Ian McKellen.

Together: The cast of Coronation Street posing for their first official photograph at the show's new home

2014 BRITISH SOAP AWARDS - THE WINNERS!

  BEST SINGLE EPISODE
Hayley’s Death - Coronation Street

BEST DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
David Neilson
   (Roy Cropper - Coronation Street)
    
BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE
Simon Gregson
    (Steve McDonald - Coronation Street)

BEST YOUNG PERFORMANCE
Ellis Hollins
    (Tom Cunningham - Hollyoaks)
    
SPECTACULAR SCENE OF THE YEAR
The Woolpack Flood And Siege - Emmerdale
    
BEST ON-SCREEN PARTNERSHIP
David Neilson & Julie Hesmondhalgh
    (Roy & Hayley Cropper - Coronation Street)

BEST NEWCOMER
Maddy Hill
    (Nancy Carter - EastEnders)

BEST STORYLINE
Hayley’s Cancer - Coronation Street
SEXIEST MALE
Danny Mac - Hollyoaks
SEXIEST FEMALE

Michelle Keegan - Coronation Street