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alert-–-revealed:-top-100-most-influential-people-in-tv-include-cast-of-mr-bates-vs-the-post-office,-succession’s-kieran-culkin-and-happy-valley’s-sarah-lancashire-–-does-your-favourite-star-make-the-list?Alert – Revealed: Top 100 most influential people in TV include cast of Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Succession’s Kieran Culkin and Happy Valley’s Sarah Lancashire – does YOUR favourite star make the list?

The top 100 most influential people in TV have been unveiled by Radio Times, with the ensemble cast of ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office coming out on top.

The four-part drama, based on a true story, laid bare the scandal of how hundreds of subpostmasters had been wrongly accused of theft and fraud due to a faulty computer system.

The show was so impactful that it led to a new law being introduced to quash the subpostmasters’ convictions.

The series, which came out in January, starred Toby Jones as the subpostmasters’ leader Alan Bates, Julie Hesmondhalgh as his wife Suzanne Sercombe and Monica Dolan as subpostmaster Jo Hamilton.

ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo said Mr Bates vs the Post Office is the channel’s ‘biggest drama since records began over 20 years ago’, having been watched by more than 14 million viewers in just three months.

ITV's Alan Bates vs The Post Office laid bare how hundreds of subpostmasters had been wrongfully accused of theft and fraud

ITV’s Alan Bates vs The Post Office laid bare how hundreds of subpostmasters had been wrongfully accused of theft and fraud

Morgan Jeffery, executive editor of RadioTimes.com, said that because it ‘demonstrated the power that television truly has to shape the world that we live in, there could only ever be one winner’.

Helen Daly, associate editor of RadioTimes.com, said the team behind the ITV drama ‘cemented the importance of television in society and have given subpostmasters a loud voice that they didn’t have before’.

This is the first time an ensemble has taken the number one spot in the power list, which is compiled by industry experts and top TV executives.

The Radio Times TV 100 celebrates people in front and behind the camera responsible for landmark TV moments and ‘changed the entertainment landscape for the better over the past 12 months’.

READ MORE: Mr Bates vs The Post Office is most watched programme of 2024 so far and ITV’s best drama in three years

Runner-up in the list is Kieran Culkin, 41, for his performance as Roman Roy in the fourth and final season of HBO’s Succession.

Zai Bennett, Sky UK and Ireland Managing Director of Content, said: ‘Kieran not only brought the laughs as arguably the funniest of the Roy siblings, but he also left you feeling sympathetic for this multifaceted character, who is ultimately just seeking is father’s approval.’

Sarah Lancashire, 59, comes in third for her ‘phenomenal performance’ as Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC’s Happy Valley.

BBC Director of Content Charlotte Moore said said the actress is ‘one of the most remarkable talents of our age’, adding that she ‘has an incredible depth and range that means you just can’t take your eyes off her.’

Kieran Culkin (pictured) was the runner up for his role as Roman Roy in HBO's Succession

Kieran Culkin (pictured) was the runner up for his role as Roman Roy in HBO’s Succession

Sarah Lancashire (pictured) was in third place for her role as Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC's Happy Valley

Sarah Lancashire (pictured) was in third place for her role as Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC’s Happy Valley

Bella Ramsey (pictured), 20, is fourth in the list for their part as Ellie in the hit show The Last of Us

Bella Ramsey (pictured), 20, is fourth in the list for their part as Ellie in the hit show The Last of Us

Bella Ramsey, 20, is fourth in the list for ‘showcasing versatility on screen’ as Ellie in HBO’s drama The Last of USSky’s Zai Bennett said: ‘Bella had the daunting task of making a much-loved character their own and they more than delivered.’

Ncuti Gatwa, 31, who topped last year’s list, came in fifth this year for his ‘ground-breaking performance’ as the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who.

BBC’s Charlotte Moore said: ‘Ncuti has exploded on to our screens and very quickly established himself as our incredible new Doctor. His performance is electrifying. You just want to spend time with him on his wild adventures in space and time.’

Coming in sixth is Sally Wainwright, 61, television writer and producer of the BBC’s Happy Valley.

BBC boss Charlotte Moore said: ‘Sally Wainwright is a genius, a multi-award winning writer lauded for creating strong and complex female characters, combining humour with authentic dialogue and so often shining a light on Yorkshire.’

Ncuti Gatwa (pictured) is fifth on the list for his role as the Fifteenth Doctor in the BBC's flagship sci-fi show Doctor Who

Ncuti Gatwa (pictured) is fifth on the list for his role as the Fifteenth Doctor in the BBC’s flagship sci-fi show Doctor Who

Sally Wainwright (pictured) is the sixth most influential person in TV for her work as writer and producer on the BBC's Happy Valley

Sally Wainwright (pictured) is the sixth most influential person in TV for her work as writer and producer on the BBC’s Happy Valley

Claudia Winkleman, 52, host of The Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing, is seventh after winning a Bafta for the reality show last year

Claudia Winkleman, 52, host of The Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing, is seventh after winning a Bafta for the reality show last year

Seventh on the list is the host of The Traits and Strictly Come Dancing, Claudia Winkleman, 52, who won a Bafta for the reality show last year.

Thames TV managing director Charlie Irwin hailed her ‘unparalleled contributions to the world of television and broadcasting’, as well as her ‘wit, charm and genuine passion for popular entertainment and the people that make it, on and off camera.’

He added that ‘her versatility it self-evident across a wide spectrum of shows’ and that her influence extends beyond the screen as a ‘cultural icon’.

Number eight is Ayo Edebiri, 28, after the success of the Disney+ series The Bear and her performance as chef Syndey Adamu winning her a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award.

Dame Pippa Harris, co-founder of Neal Street Productions described her as ‘one of the most exciting comedic actor/writers of her generation,’ adding that ‘not only has she stolen the show in two movies (Theater Camp and Bottoms) but audiences were captivated by her dazzling performance as sous chef Sydney in The Bear’.

Ninth on Radio Times’s top 100 is Jesse Armstrong, 53, screenwriter of HBO’s hit show Succession.

Sky’s Zai Bennett said: ‘To say Jesse Armstorng had made an impact on the TV landscape would be an understatement. Succession can only be described as a masterpiece with Jesse at the helm.’

Other succession cast members include Sarah Snook at 41.

Runner-up in the list is Kieran Culkin , 41, who played Roman Roy in HBO's Succession

Runner-up in the list is Kieran Culkin , 41, who played Roman Roy in HBO’s Succession

In tenth place is Hannah Waddingham, who played Rebecca Welton in Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso.

RadioTimes.com drama writer James Hibbs said: ‘A hugely charismatic, funny and soulful presence, it’s no wonder that off the back of her role in [Ted Lasso], she has picked up jobs such as starring in ITV’s Tom Jones and, of course, presenting the Eurovision Song Contest.

Other people to make it into the top 20 include Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, Eastenders executive producer Christopher Clenshaw, comedian Paul O’Grady, The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki and Beef’s Ali Wong & Steven Yeun.

The annual list is compiled by leading figures from across the creative industries, including Kevin Lygo, Managing Director, Media & Entertainment ITV; Charlotte Moore, BBC Director of Content; Zai Bennett, Sky UK and Ireland Managing Director of Content; Dame Pippa Harris, Neal Street Productions, Co-Founder; and Charlie Irwin, Thames TV, Managing Director, whose nominations of the most exciting, influential names working in television today, was then curated into a final list by RadioTimes.com’s team of expert editors and critics.

Radio Times TV 100 – the full list 

1. Mr Bates vs The Post Office – Ensemble cast of ITV drama

 2. Kieran Culkin – Roman Roy in HBO’s Succession

3. Sarah Lancashire – Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC’s Happy Valley

4. Bella Ramsey – Ellie in HBO’s  The Last of Us

5. Ncuti Gatwa – Fifteenth Doctor in BBC’s Doctor Who

6. Sally Wainwright – Writer and producer on BBC’s Happy Valley

7. Claudia Winkleman – Host of The Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing

8. Ayo Edebiri – Sydney Adamu in The Bear, Disney+

9. Jesse Armstrong – Screenwriter of HBO’s Succession

10. Hannah Waddingham – Rebecca Welton on Ted Lasso, Apple TV+

11. Chris Clenshaw – Executive producer of the BBC’s Eastenders

12. The Traitors cast – contestants on BBC reality TV series

13. Pedro Pascal – Joel Miller in The Last of Us

14. Millie Gibson – New companion Ruby Sunday in BBC’s Doctor Who

15. David Tennant – Fourteenth Doctor in BBC’s Doctor Who

16. Gary Lineker – Presenter on BBC’s Match of the Day

17. Harlan Coben – Writer of nine novels adapted into Netflix series

18. Paul O’Grady – Comedian and presenter of For the Love of Dogs who died in March 2023

19. Elizabeth Debicki – Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown

20. Ali Wong & Steven Yeun – Amy Lau and Danny Cho in Netflix’s Beef

21. Jeremy Allen White – Carmy in The Bear, Disney+

22. Michelle Keegan – Maya Stern in Netflix’s Fool Me Once

23. India Ria Amarteifio – Young Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

24. Danielle Harold – Lola Pearce-Brown in BBC’s Eastenders

25. AJ Odudu & Will Best – Hosts of ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother

26. Lenny Rush – 15-year-old actor and comedian

27. Russell T Davies – Returning Doctor Who showrunner, BBC

28. Lee Mack – Comedian

29. Vinette Robinson – Carly in BBC’s Boiling Point and Michelle O’Neill in ITV’s Six Four

30. Thomas Brodie-Sangster – title role in The Artful Dodger, Disney+

31. James Norton – Tommy Lee Royce in BBC’s Happy Valley

32. Layton Williams & Nikita Kuzmin – runners up on Strictly Come Dancing

33. Danny Brocklehurst – Screenwriter for Netflix’s Fool Me Once

34. Maya Jama – Host of ITV’s Love Island

35. Ashley Walters & Kane Robinson – Dushane and Sully in Netflix’s Top Boy

36. Nicola Shindler – Executive producer of Netflix’s Fool Me Once

37. Bobby Brazier – Freddie Slater in BBC’s Eastenders

38. Rosie Jones – Comedian

39. Stephen Lambert – Producer of BBC’s The Traitors and Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge

40. Jane Tranter – Executive producer on HBO’s Succession

41. Michael Sheen – Executive producer and star of the BBC’s Best Interests

42. Sarah Snook – Shiv Roy in HBO’s Succession

44. Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith – Co-creators of the BBC’s Inside No. 9

45. Ruth Wilson – Executive producer and star of the BBC’s The Woman in the Wall

46. Eiichiro Oda – Creator of manga series One Piece

47. Alison Hammond – Presenter of This Morning, The Great British Bake Off and For the Love of Dogs

48. David Beckham – Professional footballer

49. Meryl Streep – Loretta Durkin in Only Murders in the Building, Disney+

50. Ghosts cast – ensemble of BBC sitcom

51. Kim Kardashian

52. Kirsty Young

53. David Holmes

54. Jeremy Strong

55. Iain MacLeod

56. Ellie Simmonds

57. Jonathan Bailey

58. Alice Oseman

59. Luke Littler

60. Spencer Matthews

61. Sarah Phelps

62. Idris Elba

63. John Corbett

64. Niamh Algar

65. Jodie Whittaker

66. Issa Lopez

67. Bob Mortimer & Paul Whitehouse

68. Eanna Hardwicke

69. Gary Oldman

70. Adeel Akhtar

71. Matthew Macfadyen

72. Danni Minogue

73. Issa Rae

74. Heidi Thomas

75. Jack Thorne

76. Stephen Fry

77. Emma Mackey

78. Jack & Harry Williams

79. Brian Cox (actor)

80. Bre Tiesi

81. The Gladiators

82. Tom Edge

83. Natasha Lyonne

84. Stephen Graham

85. Sam Reid

86. Declan Lawn & Adam Patterson

87. Rebecca Ferguson

88. Mawaan Rizwan

89. Mary Earps

90. Suranne Jones

91. Ashley Jensen

92. Aneurin Barnard

93. Kris Marshall

94. Ellie Leach

95. Sinéad Keenan

96. Yūki Kaji & Bryce Papenbrook

97. Elizabeth Olsen

98. Alan Carr

99. Jill Scott

100. Romesh Ranganathan

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