British Adult Film Legend Ben Dover be Honoured at Television X SHAFTAs

Ben Dover to be first recipient of the Palm Phwoar

Television X SHAFTA Awards 2012 – Soft and Hard Adult Film and Television Awards
When: SHAFTA Ceremony Thursday 15th March

(LONDON, UK) With the UK’s largest awards ceremony, the SHAFTAs , around the corner Television X have announced that 2012 will see the launch of a new honorary Award – The Palm Phwoar! The award, which will recognise lifetime achievement and adult endeavors beyond the call of duty, will be awarded to Ben Dover at a lavish ceremony in the heart of London on Thursday 15th March.

Ben Dover’s career has spanned four decades and across the globe where he is known for his wry humour, comic sidekicks and ‘Gonzo’ style. A pioneer of the handheld camera porn genre, Ben Dover was one of the first signings to Television X when the channel launched back in 1995. He still continues to release films internationally and is one of the most successful UK performers of all time.

Ben Commented: “It’s an honour and a privilege to accept this award from my good friends at Television X. It’s astonishing to think I’ve been in this business for 33 years, and even more astonishing that I’m still working! I guess that kind of makes me the ‘Bruce Forsyth’ of the adult industry, and just like him I see no reason to stop doing what I do – although I promise not to start wearing a wig!!”

2012 sees the third annual ceremony for the Soft and Hard Adult Film and Television Awards, the only one of
its kind in which all the awards are voted on by the general public.

Also for the first time Television X will be streaming behind the scenes footage from the industry event on 15th March via www.SHAFTA.xxx. The SHAFTA Uncut show will be presented by Scouse super star Tanya Tate who will be getting up close and personal with the SHAFTA nominees and bringing fans all of the top gossip from the red carpet.