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PHOTOS: The Sexiest BAFTA Nominees of 2011

Leave it to us to take a celebration of acting prowess and transform it into a hollow glorification of surface beauty.

But these eight actors, all 2011 BAFTA TV award nominees, aren’t just smokin’ hot, but they are also superbly talented performers.

Click here to view the photo gallery. Which one is your favorite?

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