FORMER Dunfermline High pupil, Ncuti Gatwa, has been nominated for a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award.
Gatwa, who is known for his role in the popular Netflix show, Sex Education, plays the 15th Doctor on the hit BBC drama, Doctor Who- for which he has been nominated for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award for Favourite Scot on Screen.
This is the only category that is voted for by the public.
Also up for the award is Abby Cook for her work on Blue Peter, fellow Fifer Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer, Jack Lowden for Slow Horses, Ashley Storrie for Dinosaur and David Tennant who has also been nominated for his work on Doctor Who.
Jude MacLaverty, Director of BAFTA Scotland, said: “The six nominees announced today have captured our nation's attention creating 'watercooler' moments through their work and performances on our TV screens.
"All six nominees have inspired, entertained and educated audiences over the past year. Now it’s over to you, the public, to vote for YOUR favourite Scot on Screen from this past year. Get voting!”
This year's BAFTA Scotland Awards will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Sunday, November 17.
Voting for the award is open until Wednesday, October 30 and can be cast here.
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