The upcoming BAFTA TV awards have already generated excitement among nominated stars and fans. From ‘Amandaland’ to ‘Adolescence’, stars from beloved TV series are getting ready for the glamorous night, which is two to three weeks away. Here are some details about the upcoming award ceremony you need to keep in mind. From leading nominees to when and where to watch the BAFTA TV awards, here’s all you need to know.
Who are the leading nominees for BAFTA TV award 2026
OTT series ‘Adolescence’ is leading in nominations. The show led the award season earlier this year with the National TV Awards, Golden Globes, and Emmys, and it is also leading this year’s BAFTA TV nominations. Aside from the series being nominated for best limited drama, five cast members have also scored acting nominations. This includes Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Ashley Walters, and Christine Tremarco.BBC reports that ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ was one of the most-watched shows of 2025, and is also another series that is leading the nominations this year. It scored a nomination for best reality show, while the host, Claudia Winkleman, was nominated for best entertainment performance.Additionally, Aimee Lou Wood is leading with nominations for both ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘Fight Club.’ She has been nominated for best actress and best supporting actress. ‘Amandaland’ is also up for the award for best scripted comedy, while three cast members have been collectively nominated for best comedy actress. This includes Lucy Punch, Philippa Dunne, and Jennifer Saunders.Many other shows and actors have been nominated for multiple categories for the glamorous night.
When and where to watch BAFTA TV Awards
The awards will air on May 29, when all winners will be officially announced. The awards will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 19:00 BST, which is 11:30 PM Indian time tonight. Famed comedian, comedy actor, and host, Greg Davies, has been selected to host the TV awards for the first time.Individual award presenters include Celia Imrie, Richard Osman, Jessica Gunning, Chris McCausland, Dani Dyer, Danny Dyer, Lennie James, Lenny Rush, Marisa Abela, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, Tinie Tempah, Nick Frost, Nick Mohammed, Paapa Essiedu, and Rick Astley. The ceremony will be held at the Southbank Center in London.
