David scooped the Outstanding Drama Performance gong - a prize he has won each year he has played Dr Who.It will be the last time the actor can win the award as the Time Lord after quitting the show last year.

Doctor Who has traditionally triumphed at the NTAs since its return to the screen and David used the 2008 ceremony to announce his departure from the BBC science fiction series. The show also beat The Bill, Casualty and Shameless to be crowned Most Popular Drama.

It was also a good night for presenting duo Ant and Dec, who won two awards. Not only were they named Most Popular Entertainment Presenters but their ITV show Ant And Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway was named Most Popular Entertainment Programme.

Simon Cowell's hit singing competition The X Factor won Most Popular Talent Show, stealing the crown from its rival Strictly Come Dancing, which won at the last ceremony.

Loose Women celebrated a surprise win in the Most Popular Factual Programme category, beating previous winner Top Gear, The Apprentice and cult favourite Come Dine With Me.

James Corden and Ruth Jones' comedy series Gavin And Stacey, which has come to an end after three series, picked up the award for Most Popular Comedy Programme.

EastEnders actress Lacey Turner won the gong for Outstanding Serial Drama Performance. She plays Stacey Slater in the soap, who has battled mental health issues in the last year.

Stephen Fry In America won Most Popular Star Travel Documentary, while Coronation Street's Craig Gazey won the award for Most Popular Newcomer