Ashley Storrie paid a poignant tribute to her late mother, Scottish comedian Janey Godley, after winning the Audience Award at the Bafta Scotland ceremony for her performance in Dinosaur. Storrie revealed that the last promise she made to Godley, who passed away from cancer on November 2, was to win a Bafta in her honour.
“I said, ‘I’m going to win a Bafta for you,’ and I’ve done it,” an emotional Storrie shared, acknowledging the bittersweet moment amidst a room filled with tributes to her mother.
Double Win for Storrie and Co-Writer Matilda Curtis
In addition to the public-voted award, Storrie, alongside co-writer Matilda Curtis, secured the Screenwriter Award for Dinosaur, a BBC series about an autistic palaeontologist named Nina. Curtis thanked Storrie for embodying Nina with “beauty and brilliance,” while Storrie reflected on her journey from making Facebook videos to becoming a Bafta-winning writer.
Janey Godley Remembered
Storrie reminisced about her and Godley sneaking into their first Bafta Scotland afterparty when she was a teenager. She shared how her mother’s unyielding support shaped her career, joking that Godley would have spent the evening boasting about her cooking skills to potential suitors for her daughter.
“She would have given me 15 seconds of praise before making it all about her,” Storrie said with affection, highlighting Godley’s larger-than-life personality.
Key Highlights of the Night
- David Tennant won Television Actor for his role in There She Goes, and Doon Mackichan claimed Television Actress for Two Doors Down.
- Out of Darkness triumphed in three categories, including Best Feature Film, with acting awards for Kit Young and Safia Oakley-Green.
- The Factual Series award went to Not Your Average Family, while Liar: The Fake Grooming Scandal won Single Documentary.
- The News and Current Affairs prize was awarded to Catching a Killer: The Murder of Emma Caldwell, with producer Sam Poling dedicating the win to survivors and victims of convicted murderer Ian Packer.
Special Recognitions
- Hazel Irvine, a trailblazer in sports journalism with a career spanning over three decades, received the Outstanding Contribution to Television Award.
- Lynda Myles, a producer and former director of the Edinburgh Film Festival, was honoured for her contributions to film, celebrating six decades of work.
A Night of Celebration and Reflection
The event was marked by moments of celebration and emotional tributes, with winners reflecting on the resilience of the human spirit and the legacy of storytelling in Scotland. Storrie’s heartfelt words about her mother added a deeply personal touch to an already memorable evening.
