It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2020? Over the next fortnight we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2020.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best TV/fim actress of 2020. 2019 winner: Glenda Jackson, 2018: Lady Gaga, 2017: Elisabeth Moss, 2016: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 2015: Charlotte Rampling

1. Gillian Anderson in The Crown (Netflix) Review

2. Dolly Wells in Dracula (BBC1)

3. Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes (Netflix) Review

4. Michaela Coel in I May Destroy You (BBC1) Preview

5. Victoria Hamilton in Life (BBC1)

6. Alison Steadman in Life (BBC1) Alison’s Party

• 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 30/12/20.
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