Emma Saunders, a culture reporter, is in the spotlight alongside the stars and creatives behind the controversial Netflix drama Baby Reindeer for leading the nominations at this year’s Bafta TV awards. With eight nominations, including a best actor nod for Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, the show’s creator, and best supporting actress nominations for Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, the competition is fierce. Other notable contenders with six nominations each are ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Disney+’s Rivals, and Apple TV+’s Slow Horses. The best entertainment performance category boasts big names like Ant and Dec, Claudia Winkleman, and Stacey Solomon.
In the best leading actress category, Anna Maxwell Martin, Billie Piper, Lola Petticrew, Marisa Abela, Monica Dolan, and Sharon D Clarke are vying for the top spot. The best actor accolade sees Gadd facing off against David Tennant, Gary Oldman, Lennie James, Martin Freeman, and Toby Jones. Solomon’s show is also up for best factual entertainment, competing against other popular shows like Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, In Vogue: The 90s and Race Across the World. Soap star Danny Dyer earns his first Bafta nomination for best male comedy performance, while Ruth Jones and Nicola Coughlan are in the running for best female comedy performance.
The prestigious best drama category sees crime dramas Blue Lights and Sherwood, superhero series Supacell, and acclaimed period drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light battling it out for the top spot. Although Damian Lewis secures a nomination for best supporting actor for his role in Wolf Hall, there is no best actor nod for star Mark Rylance. Recognized dramas like Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Wolf Hall face budget concerns, with discussions about the future of such shows due to financial pressures. Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, TaskMaster, and Would I Lie to You? are contenders for best entertainment program, while reality shows like Dragons’ Den, The Jury: Murder Trial, Love is Blind, and The Traitors compete for the best reality show award.
Finally, the acclaimed documentary series Life and Death in Gaza (Storyville) garners four nominations, with Bafta chair Sara Putt commending the exceptional creativity and craft of British and international television. Nearly half of the performance nominees are receiving their first television nomination, adding a fresh perspective to the prestigious awards ceremony. The Bafta TV Awards, hosted by Alan Cumming, are set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 11 May, showcasing the best of television talent from the past year
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