Idris Elba wins top Bafta TV honour

Set to collect Special Award for his contribution to industry and focus on diversity.Idris Elba has scooped this year’s Bafta Special Award for his contribution to TV, with a focus on his work in the diversity space.The Luther star, who just signed a first-look deal with Apple and also runs his own indie, will be awarded and make a speech at next Friday’s Bafta TV Awards, which will take place remotely.Bafta cited Elba’s starring roles in the likes of BBC1’s Luther and his breakout in The Wire but said his contribution “goes beyond

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