Ricky GervaisRicky GervaisWhen Ant and Dec get nominated for their work, they always get the nod together.

But Ricky Gervais has to go up against his TV partner.

Yep - the TV Bafta nominations have been announced and Ricky is among them in the best comedy performance category - against his Extras collaborator Stephen Merchant.

And speaking of Ant and Dec, they get a mention in the best entertainment performance category for Saturday Night Takeaway, alongside Jonathan Ross for his Friday night show, Paul Merton for Have I Got News For You and QI's Stephen Fry.

In the best actor area, Michael Sheen is nominated for his portrayal of Kenneth Williams in Fantabulosa! while Andy Serkis and Jim Broadbent are recognised for their roles in Longford. John Simm rounds up the list for his part in Life On Mars.

Slimline SamanthaSamantha MortonOver with the best actresses, Anne-Marie Duff (The Virgin Queen), Samantha Morton (Longford), Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre) and Victoria Wood (Housewife 49) will go head-to-head.

Elsewhere, the usual soaps pop up in the continuing drama list, with Casualty nestling among them.

Sky One gets several namechecks, with Ross Kemp On Gangs appearing in the best factual series slot and Terry Pratchett's Hogfather getting a nod for interactivity.