It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2023? Over the next 2 months we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 16 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2023.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best TV of 2023 Previous winners 2022 Heartstopper 2021  It’s A Sin; 2020: I May Destroy You, 2019: Fleabag, 2018: Killing Eve, 2017: Queers, 2016: Stranger Things, 2015: The Bridge

1. Bodies (Netflix)

2. Eurovision 2023: Liverpool (BBC1) Final preview

3. Nolly (ITVX) Q&A and preview

4. Smiley (Netflix) Preview

5. Ted Lasso (Apple) Best TV of 2021

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Winner revealed on this site on 30/12/23
• Vote for best podcast, best venue, best TV/film actress, best TV/film actor and best supporting actor, best TV, best gig, best album, best new play, best new musical, best song, best theatre actor. best film, best performance of a song, best revival and best theatre actress
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