The Bafta TV Awards 2026 celebrated the best in British television, with Netflix's Adolescence leading the pack with multiple wins. The drama series, created by Jack Thorne, secured the most nominations of the night, including Owen Cooper's award for Best Supporting Actor.
Major Winners
Best Drama Series went to This City Is Ours (BBC One), while Best Limited Drama was awarded to Adolescence (Netflix). In the international category, Apple TV's The Studio took home the prize.
Acting Awards
Narges Rashidi won Best Leading Actress for her role in Prisoner 951 (BBC One). Stephen Graham was named Best Leading Actor for Adolescence. In comedy categories, Steve Coogan won Best Actor in a Comedy for How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge), and Katherine Parkinson won Best Actress in a Comedy for Here We Go.
Supporting Roles
Owen Cooper won Best Supporting Actor for Adolescence, while Christine Tremarco took Best Supporting Actress for the same series.
Entertainment and Reality
Last One Laughing UK (Prime Video) won Best Entertainment Programme, with Bob Mortimer winning Best Entertainment Performance. The Celebrity Traitors (BBC One) won Best Reality Show, and Alan Carr's victory on the show was voted the Memorable Moment of the year.
Other Categories
- Scripted Comedy: Amandaland (BBC One)
- Specialist Factual: Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz (BBC Two)
- Current Affairs: Gaza: Doctors Under Attack (Channel 4)
- Single Documentary: Grenfell: Uncovered (Netflix)
- Soap: EastEnders (BBC One)
- Sports Coverage: Uefa Women's Euro 2025 (BBC One)
The full list of winners showcases the diversity and talent in British television, with standout moments from both established stars and emerging talent.
