October 29, 200816 yr Author David Tennant scooped an Outstanding Drama Performance gong at the National Television Awards - just as he announced he was quitting the Tardis. The star was up against his Doctor Who sidekick Catherine Tate at the annual awards, for their respective roles as the Time Lord and his assistant Donna Noble in the hit BBC sci-fi drama. But Tennant, 37, won the award, just after announcing he was leaving the drama following his four-year tenure. Doctor Who also won Most Popular Drama, beating Desperate Housewives, Shameless and The Bill. Top Gear was named Most Popular Factual Programme, and the Paul O'Grady Show took the Entertainment Programme category. EastEnders was named Most Popular Serial Drama, and Ant and Dec were awarded the gong for Entertainment Presenter. Tonight's win was the fourth year in a row for Dr Who and the third consecutive win for Tennant. EastEnders also wins for the fourth consecutive year while Ant and Dec have scooped the title for at least seven years. Rita Simons won the Popular Newcomer title for her role as Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders. Matt Littler took Outstanding Serial Drama Performance for his role as Matt Cunningham in Hollyoaks.
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