Ashley Storrie has paid an emotional tribute to her late mother, comedian Janey Godley, after winning the public vote at the Bafta Scotland Awards for her performance in the BBC series Dinosaur. Storrie also won the screenwriter award alongside co-writer Matilda Curtis for the same show.
Her victory came just weeks after Godley’s passing on November 2, making the evening a poignant celebration of her legacy.
Recalling her final words to her mother, Storrie shared, “The last thing I said to her was, ‘I’m going to win a Bafta for you,’ and I’ve done it, so I’m chuffed.” Speaking through tears, she reflected on the significance of the win, saying, “She’s been in the room, and I’m very grateful.”
Storrie joked that if her mother had been present, she would have spent 15 seconds praising her daughter before making it about herself—a reflection of Godley’s larger-than-life personality.
Storrie fondly remembered attending the Bafta Scotland Awards with her mother since the age of 15, even sneaking into their first ceremony.
She recounted a moment when her mother pretended to be actress Elaine C. Smith to gain access to an afterparty.
Matilda Curtis, who created Dinosaur based on an autistic paleontologist, praised Storrie for her portrayal of Nina, saying, “Thank you, Ashley, for being the most beautiful, incredible Nina I could ever have asked for.” Storrie’s journey to the awards stage felt surreal, as she reflected on her evolution from making Facebook videos to winning a prestigious Bafta.
The evening also celebrated a host of other achievements. David Tennant won for his performance in There She Goes, and Doon Mackichan was honored for her role in Two Doors Down.
In the film categories, Out of Darkness secured three wins, including best feature and acting awards for Kit Young and Safia Oakley-Green.
In the factual categories, Not Your Average Family won the series award, while Liar: The Fake Grooming Scandal received the prize for a single documentary.
BBC Scotland’s Disclosure team was recognized for Catching a Killer: The Murder of Emma Caldwell, which helped convict Ian Packer for a 2005 murder.
Sam Poling, who accepted the award, dedicated it to the survivors whose bravery brought justice and criticized the police for allowing Packer to remain free for so long.
The ceremony also honored industry icons. Commentator Andrew Cotter presented Hazel Irvine with the Outstanding Contribution to Television award, celebrating her groundbreaking 30-year career in sports journalism.
Lynda Myles, producer and former director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, received the Outstanding Contribution to Film award, recognizing her six decades of influence in the industry.
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