Emmerdale cleans up as top soap for first time in 18 years at British Soap Awards

Emmerdale has won best soap for the first time in the 18-year history of the British Soap Awards.

The ITV show beat off competition from last year’s winner EastEnders, as well as Coronation Street, Doctors and Hollyoaks, for the public-voted prize.

There was further victory for Emmerdale’s Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Livesy, as he won both best actor and best male dramatic performance.