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BAFTA TV Awards: Adolescence Wins Four, Mary Berry Honored

5/11/2026

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Adolescence Wins

The BAFTA Television Awards were held in London on 10 May 2026.
Adolescence won four awards – Best Limited Series, Best Leading Actor for Stephen Graham, Best Supporting Actor for Owen Cooper and Supporting Actress for Christine Tremarco.
Code of Silence received the Best Drama award.
Dame Mary Berry was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship.
Martin Lewis received the Special Award.

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Greg Davies Hosts

Greg Davies will host the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards ceremony.
The ceremony will be held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, on 10 May 2026.
BBC One will air the ceremony live from 7 pm, with a simultaneous stream on BBC iPlayer.
P&O Cruises is the official sponsor of this year’s awards.
Norwegian artist AURORA and singer-songwriter Cat Burns will perform during the show.

History

Historical Context

In 1955 the Guild of Television Producers and Directors presented the first British television awards, setting an industry benchmark. After the 1958 merger that formed the Society of Film and Television, BAFTA’s predecessor, the ceremony moved among London venues before returning to the Royal Festival Hall in 2023. The 2026 awards, hosted by Greg Davies and aired live on BBC One, continue that legacy.

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Adolescence Wins

The BAFTA Television Awards were held in London on 10 May 2026.
Adolescence won four awards – Best Limited Series, Best Leading Actor for Stephen Graham, Best Supporting Actor for Owen Cooper and Supporting Actress for Christine Tremarco.
Code of Silence received the Best Drama award.
Dame Mary Berry was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship.
Martin Lewis received the Special Award.

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