Bafta TV Awards 2026: A Night of Stars and Celebration
The 2026 Bafta Television Awards marked the biggest night in British television, with a dazzling array of stars gracing the red carpet. Among the attendees were Aimee Lou Wood, Alan Carr, Owen Cooper, and many other luminaries from the year's best shows.
Adolescence dominated the awards, earning the most nominations of the evening, including a nod for Stephen Graham in the leading actor category. The series was a highlight of the night, reflecting its critical and popular success.
Red Carpet Highlights
The red carpet was a spectacle of glamour and excitement. Graham Norton took time to take selfies with fans, while Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen represented The Studio. Erin Doherty, with two nominations for Adolescence and A Thousand Blows, posed for photos. Industry star Marisa Abela also made an appearance.
Other notable attendees included Celia Imrie and Nick Mohammed from The Celebrity Traitors, Owen Cooper (nominated for best supporting actor), and Steve Coogan, who was up for best actor in a comedy. Gbemisola Ikumelo, known for Black Ops and Last One Laughing, brought her vibrant energy to the event.
Lucy Punch, nominated for best actress in a comedy, was also present, along with Severance actor Adam Scott. Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh and Fleur East added to the star-studded lineup. Joshua McGuire, nominated for supporting actor in The Gold, and the evening's host, Greg Davies, were among the crowd.
Mary Berry and Roman Kemp were spotted together, while Philippa Dunne (nominated for best actress in a comedy for Amandaland) and Rose Ayling-Ellis (nominated for best supporting actress) also walked the red carpet. Kris Thykier and Claudia Winkleman, Adam Ali and Alex Thomas-Smith, and Aimee Lou Wood (nominated for Film Club and The White Lotus) were other highlights.
Ellis Howard, nominated for leading actor, and Narges Rashidi, nominated for leading actress, were among the nominees. Rivals star Danny Dyer attended with his daughter Dani Dyer, while Blue Lights actor Siân Brooke, nominated for leading actress, also made an appearance.
Lenny Rush, nominated for best actor in a comedy, Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams with Angellica Bell, Laura Whitmore, and Matt Smith with Rafael Mathe (who played father and son in The Death of Bunny Monroe) were also part of the festivities. Fehinti Balogun, nominated for best supporting actor for Down Cemetery Road, Jodie Whittaker, Paloma Faith, Rosie Jones (nominated for best comedy actress), Melvin O'Doom, Marisha Wallace, and Big Boys creator Jack Rooke rounded out the star-studded event.
The Bafta TV Awards 2026 was a celebration of the best in British television, with a red carpet that showcased the industry's finest talent.
