(pictured) earned a
BAFTA Cymru nomination for Best Actress Welsh newspaper
The Western Mail responded positively to the series, with journalist Karen Price describing it as "a poignant drama, which will strike a chord with so many people, particularly in these times of recession". Scott Matthewman, writing for
The Stage also praised the use of economic and social themes and expressed a desire to see a UK-wide broadcast of the series, concluding that "the whole country deserves to see the fabulous
Baker Boys". To coincide with the shows second run of episodes on
BBC Wales The
Radio Times published an article by Gareth McClean also arguing in favour of a nationwide broadcast. McLean states: The first series achieved strong viewing figures, being the second most-watched original broadcast on
BBC Wales with an average of 294,000 viewers during the 2010/2011season. In 2012 the series received five nominations at the 21st annual
Bafta Cymru award ceremony. Eve Myles and Mark Lewis Jones were nominated respectively for the Best Actress and Actor awards, whilst Helen Raynor and Gary Owen received a joint nomination for Best Writing and Mark Waters received a nomination for Photography and Lighting. The series received one award; with
Adam Lewis winning an award for Best Original Music. == See also ==