BAFTA TV Awards 2026 | Preview (BBC One)

The prestigious BAFTA Television Awards return with host Greg Davies at the helm. It has been a landmark year for storytelling, with Adolescence, A Thousand Blows and Amandaland all vying for top honours.

From groundbreaking drama to the best in entertainment and factual programming, the creativity that defined the last twelve months will be celebrated. Viewers will be treated to a night of glamour, heartfelt speeches and spectacular live music as the best TV of 2026 is crowned.

The five programmes with the most nominations are: 11 nominations for Adolescence; Seven nominations for A Thousand Blows; Six nominations for Andor and Trespasses; Five nominations for The Celebrity Traitors.

21 out of 44 nominees in the performance categories have received their first BAFTA Television performance nominations: Amanda Holden (Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job), Ashley Walters* (Adolescence), Bob Mortime* (Last One Laughing), Christine Tremarco (Adolescence), Chyna McQueen (Get Millie Black), Ellis Howard (What It Feels Like for a Girl), Emilia Jones* (Task), Erin Doherty (Adolescence & A Thousand Blows).

Plus Fehinti Balogun (Down Cemetery Road), James Nelson-Joyce (This City is Ours), Jim Howick*(Here We Go), Jodie Whittaker*(Toxic Town), Joshua Maguire (The Gold), Lucy Punch (Amandaland), Narges Rashidi (Prisoner 951), Owen Cooper (Adolescence), Paddy Considine* (MobLand), Philippa Dunne (Amandaland), Rafael Mathé (The Death of Bunny Munro), Rose Ayling-Ellis (Reunion), Siân Brooke (Blue Lights).

Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said: “2025 has been an exceptional year for television, reflected in 124 nominated programmes that highlight the strength and originality of British storytelling. From powerful documentaries and standout comedy to homegrown drama and the international series that captured global attention, this year’s nominees demonstrate a medium at its creative peak. It’s especially exciting to see so many first‑time performance nominees, showcasing the vibrant new talent shaping the future of our industry.

“We are also delighted to welcome Samsung OLED as the headline partner of the BAFTA Television Craft Awards, and we thank them for their support in celebrating the brilliant craftspeople whose work elevates television to its highest standards.”

The six nominees for the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award, the only award voted for by members of the public, were revealed on 17 March:

-Adolescence (Netflix) - Jamie Snaps at the Psychologist 

-Big Boys (Channel 4) – “I didn’t make it, did I?”

-Blue Lights (BBC) - The police are warned of an ambush plot to silence a key witness

-The Celebrity Traitors (BBC) - Alan Carr wins The Celebrity Traitors

-Last One Laughing (Prime Video) - Bob Mor leaves for Brighton to start Uni, where she introduces herself as Paris

Voting for the six nominees is now closed.