BAFTA Television Awards 2026 Nominations Revealed
The British Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has officially announced the nominations for the prestigious 2026 BAFTA Television Awards, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated events in the UK entertainment calendar. A remarkable total of 124 programmes have received nominations across all categories, reflecting an exceptionally strong year for British television production.
Ceremony Details and Host Announcement
Esteemed comedian and beloved Taskmaster presenter Greg Davies has been confirmed as the host for this year's ceremony. The event will take place at the iconic Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, 10 May 2026. Davies, known for his towering presence and sharp wit, is expected to bring his unique comedic style to the prestigious awards show.
Top Nominated Programmes
Several standout productions have emerged as frontrunners with multiple nominations. The drama series Adolescence leads the pack with an impressive eleven nominations, followed closely by A Thousand Blows with seven nominations. Both Andor and Trespasses have secured six nominations each, while The Celebrity Traitors rounds out the top five with five nominations.
Sky News has received recognition in the news coverage category for their powerful special programme Gaza: Fight For Survival, highlighting the network's commitment to impactful journalism.
Major Category Highlights
The acting categories feature an impressive array of talent. In the Leading Actor category, nominees include Colin Firth for Lockerbie: A Search For Truth, Stephen Graham for Adolescence, and Taron Egerton for Smoke. The Leading Actress category sees strong competition between Erin Doherty for A Thousand Blows, Jodie Whittaker for Toxic Town, and Sheridan Smith for I Fought The Law.
The comedy categories showcase both established stars and emerging talent. Steve Coogan receives a nomination for his return as Alan Partridge in How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge), while Jennifer Saunders leads the nominations in the Actress in a Comedy category for Amandaland.
International Recognition
The International category demonstrates the global reach of television excellence, with nominations including The Bear from Disney+, The Diplomat from Netflix, and Severance from Apple TV. These nominations underscore the increasingly borderless nature of quality television production.
Drama and Limited Series Standouts
The Drama Series category features four compelling nominees: A Thousand Blows, Blue Lights, Code Of Silence, and This City Is Ours. Meanwhile, the Limited Drama category sees Adolescence, I Fought The Law, Trespasses, and What It Feels Like For A Girl competing for the prestigious award.
Public Vote Category
The P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award, voted for by the public, includes nominations for several emotionally resonant scenes. These include Jamie's confrontation with a psychologist in Adolescence, a pivotal moment in Big Boys, and Alan Carr's victory in The Celebrity Traitors.
Complete Nominations Across All Categories
The nominations span twenty-eight distinct categories, celebrating excellence in everything from children's programming to sports coverage. Notable categories include:
- Children's Programming: Both scripted and non-scripted categories feature innovative productions like A Real Bugs Life and Shaun The Sheep
- Factual Programming: From Race Across The World to hard-hitting documentaries like Grenfell: Uncovered
- Entertainment: Stalwarts like The Graham Norton Show alongside newer formats like Last One Laughing
- Sports Coverage: Major events including The Ryder Cup, FA Cup Final, and Wimbledon
The 2026 BAFTA Television Awards promise to be a celebration of exceptional storytelling, outstanding performances, and technical excellence across the television industry. With such a diverse and impressive array of nominations, the ceremony on 10 May is poised to be a memorable night honoring the very best of British and international television.
