William Beck paid tribute to the NHS as 'Casualty' won Best Soap and Continuing Drama at the BAFTA Television Awards.
Charles Venn
The Dylan Keogh actor admitted it was a "huge honour" for the medical drama to scoop the prize on Sunday night (06.06.21), giving the programme its third win in the category.
He said: "[It's] one that we share, not only with those in our category, TV drama, but the wider industry and all of those people past and present without whom we would have no show – the NHS.
"The every day has been uniquely and tragically dramatic and each of us regardless of age, ability, gender, nationality have been forced to find a hero.
"For everybody that has lost somebody, for everybody that has saved somebody, for all of those who continue to cover stories, this is for you."
'Casualty' beat off competition from 'Coronation Street', 'EastEnders' and 'Hollyoaks' for the gong.
Charles Venn - who plays Jacob Masters in the show - thanked the show's fans for their support.
Speaking in a video shared on his Twitter account, he said: "Listen, guys. Firstly, thank you so much.
"You fans are incredible. Without you there is no we.
"We done an amazing thing today, and I just want to thank everybody."
Jason Durr, who plays David Hide in 'Casualty', said: "You're the best fans in the world, thank you so much for watching the show.
"Continue to watch it, support us. And thank you very, very much."
The ceremony was hosted by Richard Ayoade at London's Television Centre.