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Red Carpet: The BAFTA Television Awards 2026, presented by P&O Cruises, occurred at the Royal Festival Hall in London to honor the 2025 television season. Host Greg Davies introduced performances by Cat Burns and AURORA. The ceremony aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for UK audiences, with international broadcasts following. Despite the chilly conditions in London, several stars, including Adjoa Andoh, Ayamé Ponder, and Lucy Punch, donned striking orange outfits on the red carpet.
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Major Winners: The Netflix drama Adolescence topped the evening with four awards. Owen Cooper took home the Supporting Actor award, while Christine Tremarco was named Supporting Actress. Stephen Graham received the Leading Actor accolade, and the series was recognized with the Limited Drama award. Narges Rashidi won Leading Actress for her role in Prisoner 951. In the comedy categories, Steve Coogan was awarded Actor in a Comedy for How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge), and Katherine Parkinson won Actress in a Comedy for Here We Go during the main televised event.
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Entertainment Awards: Bob Mortimer earned the Entertainment Performance trophy for Last One Laughing, which also claimed the Entertainment award. The Reality category award went to The Celebrity Traitors, which also secured the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award—the only honor decided by public voting. Viewers chose Alan Carr’s impressive trickery of fellow finalists as the most unforgettable moment of 2025, showcasing the show’s enduring appeal following its celebrity edition that drew significant audience interest.
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Onstage Moments: Alan Carr and Paloma Faith had a heartfelt reunion on the red carpet after Carr’s dramatic maneuvering in Celebrity Traitors. Host Greg Davies humorously remarked that the show transformed Carr into a “manipulative serial killer.” While accepting the public-voted award, Carr dedicated it to Faith. Additionally, Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani Dyer presented the Reality award, sharing light-hearted banter regarding their family resemblance before discussing Dyer’s increasing appeal among younger viewers backstage.
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Drama Categories: Code of Silence secured the award for Drama Series, while EastEnders won the Soap award for the second year running. Amandaland was awarded Scripted Comedy, and Scam Interceptors took home the Daytime award. The Live Event category was claimed by VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, and the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 won in Sports Coverage. Notable factual victors included Go Back to Where You Came From, See No Evil, and Grenfell: Uncovered across various documentary and factual television categories.
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Documentary Debate: Gaza: Doctors Under Attack took the Current Affairs award after Channel 4 aired the documentary when the BBC opted not to due to impartiality issues. Producer Ben de Pear expressed concerns about whether his remarks would be included in the delayed airing. Reporter Ramita Navai condemned the BBC and paid tribute to the medical professionals in Palestine. Channel 4 also received the News Coverage award for Israel-Iran: The Twelve Day War during a ceremony filled with political tension.
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Special Honours: Martin Lewis was honored with the BAFTA Television Special Award from Richard Osman for his impactful work in television. In a light moment backstage, Lewis recounted his impulsive purchases, which included a theremin and a Van de Graaff generator. Dame Mary Berry received the BAFTA Fellowship, presented by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, celebrating her six decades in television. Berry expressed gratitude towards her children, including her late son William, who passed away in 1989 at age 19.
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Cooper’s Rise: Owen Cooper’s victory as Supporting Actor marked a significant highlight for Adolescence, following previous accolades such as the Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice awards. Having been cast at the age of 13 without any prior professional acting experience, Cooper reflected on his win, recalling the memories of his first audition and the joy of stepping onto set. Backstage, Stephen Graham praised the cast and crew, while the ceremony was filled with humorous moments thanks to Greg Davies, Judi Love, and Seth Rogen.
