It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2019? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2019.

• Read on for nominees for the monsta for best TV of the year. 2018 winner: Killing Eve (BBC1)

1. Derry Girls (Channel 4) Q&A Channel 4 watch

2. Fleabag (BBC1) Theatre review Reasons you should watch BBC1 watch

3. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (BBC3) Frock Destroyers win Song Of The Month BBC3 watch

4. Tales Of The City (Netflix) Q&A Watch Netflix

5. Years and Years (BBC1) Watch BBC1

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed 30/12/19.
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