Hazel Irvine picked up the special Outstanding Contribution to Television award at the BAFTA Scotland awards in Glasgow.
Trailblazing sports broadcaster Hazel Irvine spoke of her delight as she collected a special BAFTA award on Sunday night.
“I have admired and looked up to these individuals for much of my life. Thank you to BAFTA Scotland for such an amazing and unexpected honour.” Hazel, whose credits also include four World Cup Finals beginning with Italia 90, the London Marathon, Grandstand, and Wimbledon, added: “I feel overwhelmed and honoured to join the list of Scottish actors, presenters, writers, directors, producers and Doctor Who’s who have received this award over the last two decades.She broke down as she dedicated winning an award to her late mum, comedian Janey Godley, who died just weeks ago following a long cancer battle.
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