Which BAFTA Television Award did Sherlock win for best drama series in 2011?

Sherlock won the 2011 BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series. The award recognized the BBC programme after its first series, which consisted of three feature-length episodes broadcast in 2010.

The first series included “A Study in Pink,” “The Blind Banker” and “The Great Game.” Its success came from updating Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective for contemporary London while retaining recognizable elements such as Watson, Moriarty, deduction and Baker Street. The award placed Sherlock among the leading British television dramas of that year.

This category is distinct from acting and craft awards. Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for Leading Actor, while Martin Freeman won the BAFTA for Supporting Actor for his performance as John Watson. Sherlock later received further nominations and wins, but the 2011 programme award specifically was Best Drama Series, not Best Single Drama or a genre category.