BAFTA TV Awards 2026 Winners Announced Amid Controversy

The 2026 BAFTA TV Awards took place on Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrating the best in British television. This year’s ceremony was marked by a notable controversy surrounding the BAFTA Film Awards held a month prior, which prompted an apology from the organization.

Leading Nominations and Winners

Netflix’s drama Adolescence led the nominations with 11 nods, followed closely by Disney+’s A Thousand Blows, which received seven nominations. The awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Greg Davies, known for his role in Taskmaster.

Adolescence and The Celebrity Traitors emerged as the biggest winners at the recent BAFTA Television Craft Awards, each securing two awards. Other notable winners included Slow Horses, Andor, Amadeus, Reunion, and The Last Musician of Auschwitz.

Apology and Review Findings

The ceremony followed an independent review that highlighted significant planning and coordination weaknesses within BAFTA. The review specifically addressed the incident involving John Davidson’s Tourette’s Syndrome outbursts during the BAFTA Film Awards, indicating that early warning signs were not adequately escalated. BAFTA’s lack of a clear operational command structure limited its ability to respond effectively during the live broadcast.

Sara Putt, the outgoing BAFTA chair, acknowledged the organization’s challenges in her opening remarks. She also celebrated David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, emphasizing the enduring nature of television despite ongoing disruptions.

Highlights from the Ceremony

During his opening monologue, Greg Davies humorously remarked that a quick search revealed television began when Attenborough “first hugged a monkey.” He welcomed nominees such as Colin Firth, Ashley Walters, and Stephen Graham, expressing admiration for the entire team behind Adolescence.

The awards ceremony set the stage for recognizing the best of British television, with various categories highlighting outstanding performances and productions.

Complete List of Winners

The BAFTA TV Awards recognized excellence across multiple categories. The following is a selection of winners:

Reality

• The Celebrity Traitors

Supporting Actress

• Christine Tremarco, Adolescence

Supporting Actor

• Owen Cooper, Adolescence

Children’s: Non-Scripted

• A Real Bug’s Life

Children’s: Scripted

• Crongton

Current Affairs

• Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War (Exposure)

Daytime

• The Chase

Drama Series

• A Thousand Blows

Entertainment

• The Graham Norton Show

Leading Actor

• Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Leading Actress

• Erin Doherty, A Thousand Blows

Limited Drama

• Adolescence

Live Event Coverage

• Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, BBC Studios / BBC One

Actor in a Comedy

• Steve Coogan, How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge)

News Coverage

• BBC Newsnight: Grooming Survivors Speak, BBC Newsnight / BBC Two

Scripted Comedy

• Amandaland

Single Documentary

• Grenfell: Uncovered

Soap

• Casualty

Sports Coverage

• The 2025 Ryder Cup, Sky Sports

P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award (voted for by the public)

• Adolescence, Jamie Snaps at the Psychologist

As reported by www.hollywoodreporter.com.

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Published on 2026-05-10 19:30:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk