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Later today, the Bafta Television Awards will take place, bringing together stars from prominent series such as Adolescence, Amandaland, The Celebrity Traitors, and Last One Laughing. This event stands as one of the most significant occasions in the British TV industry calendar, where the winners will be revealed.
Adolescence has dominated numerous award ceremonies over the past year, securing victories at the National TV Awards, Golden Globes, and Emmys, and it continues to lead with seven Bafta nominations. The acclaimed Netflix drama is competing across various categories, while the sitcom Amandaland has earned four nominations specifically in comedy. Individual acting nods feature Erin Doherty and Aimee Lou Wood each with two, alongside multiple nominations for Alan Carr, Bob Mortimer, and Romesh Ranganathan.
Among the highlights, Adolescence is the favorite for best limited drama, with five of its cast members recognized in acting categories, including Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Ashley Walters, and Christine Tremarco. A notable scene featuring Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, receiving nominations for the memorable moment award, which is unique as it is decided through public voting. The series has already claimed two Bafta Craft Awards celebrating behind-the-scenes excellence. Meanwhile, Erin Doherty is also nominated for best actress for her role in Disney+’s A Thousand Blows, which is itself shortlisted for best drama.
Actresses Erin Doherty and Aimee Lou Wood stand out by being nominated in both leading and supporting acting awards. Doherty’s nominations include her work on Adolescence and A Thousand Blows, while Wood is recognized for BBC Three’s Film Club and the HBO/Sky dark comedy The White Lotus. Other notable acting nominees include Colin Firth, Jodie Whittaker, Matt Smith, Sheridan Smith, and Taron Egerton. In comedy, Amandaland is contending for best scripted comedy, with actresses Lucy Punch, Philippa Dunne, and Jennifer Saunders nominated for best comedy actress. The Celebrity Traitors, the most-viewed show of 2025, vies for best reality show, with host Claudia Winkleman nominated for best entertainment performance.
Alan Carr’s victory moment from Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job is among the memorable moments nominees, and he is also competing for best entertainment performance. Bob Mortimer, following his win on the first series of Last One Laughing, is recognized for best entertainment performance, as is Romesh Ranganathan for both Romesh: Can’t Knock the Hustle and Rob & Romesh Vs…. Bafta’s highest honor, the Bafta Fellowship, will be awarded to Dame Mary Berry, while Martin Lewis will receive the Special Award.
The awards ceremony will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 19:00 BST this Sunday, a few hours after the event itself. Updates on the winners will be available in real time on the BBC News live page, ahead of the broadcast. Hosting duties for the evening will be taken on by comedian Greg Davies, known for his work on Taskmaster and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, replacing last year’s host Alan Cumming. Presenters will include Celia Imrie, Richard Osman, Jessica Gunning, and several others. The event will also feature performances by Celebrity Traitors finalist Cat Burns and Norwegian singer Aurora, who will perform “Through the Eyes of a Child” from Adolescence during the In Memoriam segment. This prestigious ceremony is set to unfold at London’s Southbank Centre
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