Matt Smith nominated for BAFTA

Matt Smith has received a nomination in this year's BAFTAs for his portrayal as The Doctor in Doctor Who.

Smith is nominated in the Lead Actor category, along with Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch, Any Human Heart's Jim Broadbent and Eric and Ernie actor Daniel Rigby.

Doctor Who itself previously won the drama series prize in 2006.

The awards ceremony will take place in London at the Grosvenor House hotel on 22nd May and will be hosted by Graham Norton. BBC One will have live coverage of the event.