Friday, 19 October 2012

Winning is elementary: Benedict Cumberbatch helps Sherlock score three gongs at the Crime Thriller Awards

By J J Anisiobi
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Benedict Cumberbatch stole the show on Thursday night with a triple award triumph at the Crime Thriller Awards 2012.
The debonair actor was the star name and the big winner at the event, held at The Grosvenor Hotel, London.
Benedict, 36, picked up the trio of awards for BBC detective drama Sherlock Holmes, as he joined a host of actors at the Specsavers sponsored event.
Detective work: Benedict Cumberbatch picked up three honours for Sherlock Holmes at the Crime Thriller Awards 2012
Detective work: Benedict Cumberbatch picked up three honours for Sherlock Holmes at the Crime Thriller Awards 2012

Supporting ladies: Benedict was joined by Sherlock co-stars Una Stubbs and Lara Pulver
Supporting ladies: Benedict was joined by Sherlock co-stars Una Stubbs and Lara Pulver
The War Horse star looked dapper in his black suit and tie as he slicked back his locks in a short cut.
Benedict picked up The Best Actor Silver Dagger for his starring role as Sherlock Holmes, but he also collected more honours for the hit TV show.
Martin Freeman was in attendance and he picked up The Best Supporting Actor Dagger, which he won for his role as Dr Watson in the same show.
The hobbit: Martin Freeman accepted his award for best supporting actor from host Bradley Walsh
The hobbit: Martin Freeman accepted his award for best supporting actor from host Bradley Walsh

Stay classy: Suranne Jones and Wallander actress Jeany Spark both looked lovely in their respective evening wear outfits
Stay classy: Suranne Jones and Wallander actress Jeany Spark both looked lovely in their respective evening wear outfits
Stay classy: Suranne Jones and Wallander actress Jeany Spark both looked lovely in their respective evening wear outfits

Cagney and Lacey: Lesley Sharp and Suranne star in ITV detective drama Scott & Bailey
Cagney and Lacey: Lesley Sharp and Suranne star in ITV detective drama Scott & Bailey
Two more of Benedict's co-stars that did manage to turn up were Lara Pulver, who played Irene Adler, and Una Stubbs, who starred as Mrs Hudson.
Lara, 32, looked lovely in a floaty sheer blue dress that featured long sleeves and was teamed with a pair of snakeskin heels.
Una, 75, kept things classy in a fitted black dress that she wore with matching shoes and a clutch bag.
Must try harder: Andrea Lowe and Stephen Tomkinson were beaten in the fashion stakes by some of the other guests
Must try harder: Andrea Lowe and Stephen Tomkinson were beaten in the fashion stakes by some of the other guests

Dapper dandies: Gary and Martin Kemp looked in amazing shape as they arrived at the awards
Dapper dandies: Gary and Martin Kemp looked in amazing shape as they arrived at the awards
Actress Andrea Lowe and Stephen Tomkinson, who co-star in ITV drama DCI Banks, hit the black carpet in fine style but were out done in the fashion stakes by some of the other guests.
Brothers Martin and Gary Kemp cut extremely sharp figures as they arrived suited and booted in classic cut suits.
The acting duo were not just invited to look good, but also presented an award later in the evening.
Beautiful: Former star of Holby City and Casualty Amanda Mealing looked ravishing in her floor length gown
Beautiful: Former star of Holby City and Casualty Amanda Mealing looked ravishing in her floor length gown
The winners: Benedict and Martin made a formidable duo as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson
The winners: Benedict and Martin made a formidable duo as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson
Scott & Bailey stars Lesley Sharp and Suranne Jones, and Wallander actress Jeany Spark looked lovely in elegant outfits.
The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2012 showcased the UK's most wanted crime fiction and drama, and was hosted by Bradley Walsh.

The Winners of the Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2012

 
The CWA Gold Dagger – sponsored by Constable & Robinson

The Rage by Gene Kerrigan (Harvill Secker)

The John Creasey New Blood Dagger – sponsored by Goldsboro Books

A Land More Kind than Home by Wiley Cash (Bantam)

The Ian Fleming Steel Dagger – sponsored by Ian Fleming Publications

A Foreign Country by Charles Cumming (HarperCollins)

The Specsaver's Bestseller Dagger 2012:

Kathy Reichs

The Film Dagger

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Studio Canal)

The TV Dagger

Sherlock: Series 2 (Hartswood Films/BBC1)

The International TV Dagger

The Bridge (Danmarks Radio, Sveriges Television/BBC4)

The Best Actress Dagger

Claire Danes for Homeland (Teakwood Lane Productions, Showtime Productions, Cherry Pie Productions, Keshet Media Group, Fox 21/Channel 4)

The Best Actor Dagger

Benedict Cumberbatch for Sherlock (Hartswood Films/BBC1)

The Best Supporting Actress Dagger

Kelly Macdonald for Boardwalk Empire (HBO/Sky Atlantic)

The Best Supporting Actor Dagger

Martin Freeman for Sherlock (Hartswood Films/BBC1)


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