| 2nd National Television Awards | ||||
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| Presented by | Various | |||
| Host | Trevor McDonald | |||
| Date | 9 October 1996 | |||
| Location | Royal Albert Hall, London | |||
| Country | United Kingdom | |||
| Official website | http://www.nationaltvawards.com/ | |||
| Television coverage | ||||
| Network | ITV | |||
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The 2nd National Television Awards ceremony was held at the Royal Albert Hall on 9 October 1996 and was hosted by Trevor McDonald.
| Category | Winner[1] | Also nominated |
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| Most Popular Actor | David Duchovny (The X-Files) | |
| Most Popular Actress | Dervla Kirwan (Ballykissangel) | |
| Most Popular Drama Series | The Bill (ITV) | |
| Most Popular Serial Drama | EastEnders (BBC) | |
| Most Popular Talk Show | The Ricki Lake Show (Channel 4) | |
| Most Popular Entertainment Programme | Stars in Their Eyes (ITV) | |
| Most Popular Entertainment Presenter | Michael Barrymore | |
| Most Popular Factual Entertainment Programme | Animal Hospital (BBC) | |
| Most Popular Quiz Programme | They Think It's All Over (BBC) | |
| Most Popular Comedy Programme | Men Behaving Badly (BBC) | |
| Most Popular Comedy Performer | David Jason | |
| Most Popular Newcomer | Lisa Riley (Emmerdale) | |
| Most Popular Children's Programme | Top of the Pops (BBC) | |
| Most Popular Broadcaster | Sir Trevor McDonald | |
| Special Recognition Award | David Jason | |
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