The stars of hit shows like Adolescence, Amandaland, The Celebrity Traitors and Last One Laughing will gather later to find out who has won a Bafta Television Award — on one of the biggest nights in the British TV calendar.
After hoovering up almost every available accolade over the past year — from National TV Awards to Golden Globes and Emmys — Adolescence leads the field at the Baftas.
The hard-hitting Netflix series is up for seven prizes on Sunday night (May 10, 2026).
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Bafta TV Awards 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| Time (ceremony) | From 7:00 PM BST (broadcast on BBC One) |
| Venue | Southbank Centre, London |
| Host | Greg Davies (first time) |
| Most nominations | Adolescence (7) |
| Broadcast | BBC One and BBC iPlayer |
Top Contenders and Nomination Counts
| Show | Nominations | Key Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescence (Netflix) | 7 | Best limited drama, acting categories, memorable moment |
| Amandaland | 4 | Best scripted comedy, best comedy actress (3 nominations) |
| The Celebrity Traitors | Multiple | Best reality show, best entertainment performance (Claudia Winkleman) |
| Last One Laughing | Multiple | Best entertainment programme, best entertainment performance (Bob Mortimer) |
Adolescence: The Frontrunner
Adolescence is the frontrunner to win best limited drama, and five of its cast have acting nominations:
| Actor | Character | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Graham | — | Acting nomination |
| Owen Cooper | Jamie | Acting nomination |
| Erin Doherty | Psychologist | Acting nomination |
| Ashley Walters | — | Acting nomination |
| Christine Tremarco | — | Acting nomination |
Memorable Moment Nomination
The scene where Jamie (Owen Cooper) snaps at Doherty’s psychologist is nominated for the memorable moment award — the only award voted for by the public.
Already Won Two Baftas
Adolescence has already won two Baftas at the organisation’s Craft Awards (behind-the-scenes achievements), handed out two weeks ago.
Acting Categories: Key Nominees
Best Actress / Best Supporting Actress
| Actor | Show(s) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Doherty | A Thousand Blows (Disney+) | Best actress |
| Erin Doherty | Adolescence | Best supporting actress? (check) |
| Aimee Lou Wood | Film Club (BBC Three) | Best actress |
| Aimee Lou Wood | The White Lotus (HBO/Sky) | Best supporting actress |
Best Actor Nominees
| Actor | Show |
|---|---|
| Colin Firth | Lockerbie: A Search for Truth |
| Jodie Whittaker | Toxic Town |
| Matt Smith | The Death of Bunny Munro |
| Sheridan Smith | I Fought The Law |
| Taron Egerton | Smoke |
Amandaland: Comedy Heavyweight
Sitcom Amandaland is up for best scripted comedy, and three of its cast are competing for best comedy actress:
| Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Lucy Punch | Amanda |
| Philippa Dunne | — |
| Jennifer Saunders | Amanda’s aunt (Christmas special) |
Entertainment and Reality Categories
The Celebrity Traitors
- Most-watched show of 2025
- Up for best reality show
- Host Claudia Winkleman shortlisted for best entertainment performance
Last One Laughing
- Bob Mortimer (victorious stint in first series) — entertainment performance nomination
- The show is in the running for best entertainment programme
Alan Carr
| Nomination | Show |
|---|---|
| Memorable moment | “Alan Carr’s victory” |
| Best entertainment performance | Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job |
Romesh Ranganathan
| Nomination | Show |
|---|---|
| Best entertainment performance | Romesh: Can’t Knock the Hustle |
| Best entertainment performance | Rob & Romesh Vs… (with Rob Beckett) |
Two citations in the same category.
Special Awards
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Bafta Fellowship (highest honorary award) | Dame Mary Berry |
| Special Award | Martin Lewis |
Host: Greg Davies Takes Over
Taskmaster star Greg Davies will host for the first time — taking over from last year’s MC Alan Cumming (who hosted the Bafta Film Awards this year).
“Davies is a hugely popular and accomplished comedian, comedy actor and host, who is likely to bring his affectionately scathing style with celebrities — as seen on Taskmaster and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.”
Presenters: Star-Studded Lineup
| Presenter | Known for |
|---|---|
| Celia Imrie | Actress |
| Richard Osman | Presenter/author |
| Jessica Gunning | Actress |
| Chris McCausland | Comedian |
| Dani Dyer | TV personality |
| Danny Dyer | Actor |
| Lennie James | Actor |
| Lenny Rush | Actor |
| Marisa Abela | Actress |
| Mel Giedroyc | Presenter |
| Sue Perkins | Presenter |
| Tinie Tempah | Rapper |
| Nick Frost | Actor |
| Nick Mohammed | Actor |
| Paapa Essiedu | Actor |
| Rick Astley | Singer |
Musical Performances
| Performer | Song/Context |
|---|---|
| Cat Burns (Celebrity Traitors finalist) | Performance |
| Aurora (Norwegian artist) | “Through the Eyes of a Child” (from Adolescence) during In Memoriam section |
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV | BBC One |
| Streaming | BBC iPlayer |
| Time | From 19:00 BST |
| Real-time updates | BBC News live page (winners as they happen) |
“The event will be broadcast a couple of hours after it actually takes place.”
Summary: Key Takeaways
| Category | Frontrunner / Key Name |
|---|---|
| Most nominations | Adolescence (7) |
| Best limited drama | Adolescence (expected) |
| Comedy leader | Amandaland (4 noms) |
| Public vote (memorable moment) | Adolescence (psychologist scene) |
| Host | Greg Davies |
| Fellowship | Dame Mary Berry |
| Special Award | Martin Lewis |
| Most-watched show of 2025 | The Celebrity Traitors |
A Night of Celebration for British TV
The Bafta TV Awards 2026 promises to be a star-studded celebration of the best in British television.
From the critical juggernaut Adolescence (already Emmy and Golden Globe-winning) to the comedic brilliance of Amandaland, from the cultural phenomenon of Celebrity Traitors to the legacy honours for Mary Berry and Martin Lewis — Sunday night has something for everyone.
With Greg Davies bringing his signature witty, scathing style to hosting duties, and a lineup of presenters that reads like a who’s who of British entertainment, the ceremony is sure to be memorable.
