The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards brought glamour and star power to London’s Royal Festival Hall. Maura Higgins, Billie Piper, and Emily Atack led the red carpet spectacle. Among the dazzling appearances, 90-year-old Mary Berry stunned the crowd. She proved age is no barrier to elegance at the BAFTA awards ceremony.
The ceremony, hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming, paid tribute to ITV with the BAFTA TV Special Award. The award recognized the commissioning of the post office drama Mr Bates. This gripping series exposed the wrongful prosecution of subpostmasters during the Horizon IT scandal. It secured six nominations and is also contending for the Memorable Moment category. Leading the pack with eight nominations is Baby Reindeer. The dark comedy series is by Scottish comedian Richard Gadd. Notably, it won the Best Limited Series Emmy and stands out as a frontrunner in the BAFTA awards nominee list.
On the red carpet, Jessie J, known off-stage as Jessica Cornish, posed alongside host Alan Cumming. The BAFTA TV Awards 2025, part of the prestigious awards showcases, highlighted British talent and powerful storytelling, celebrating the industry’s finest achievements.
The event unfolded amidst political tensions. This was because U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a 100% tariff on international films. BAFTA chief executive Jane Millichip called for “meaningful conversations” about the proposed tariffs. “I think the most important thing is, if you look at the history of film and television, the UK and the US have been in lockstep for decades,” she stated. Millichip emphasized the deep cultural ties and co-productions between the two nations. “To unpick that will be like making eggs out of an omelette, to be honest,” she added.
Young star Lenny Rush gained fame as the quick-witted child of Daisy May Cooper’s character in the BBC hit Am I Being Unreasonable?. He expressed his excitement on the red carpet. Reflecting on his 2024 BAFTA win for Male Performance in a Comedy, Rush said, “It was unreal, I still can’t believe it. It’s just such a nice experience, and I can relax a bit more this year.” The events of BAFTA awards provide Rush an opportunity to reflect and enjoy his success.
Disney+ drama Rivals, adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel, earned six nominations. It received a nod for Memorable Moment. Clearly, this showcases the competitive spirit of this year’s BAFTAs.
Billie Piper is among the leading actress nominees for her role in Netflix’s Scoop. Here, she portrays Sam McAlister, the former Newsnight producer who secured the infamous interview with the Duke of York. She will compete against Marisa Abela. Abela is nominated for her role in the banking drama Industry. Martin’s role in the true-crime drama tells the harrowing story of Delia Balmer surviving a near-fatal relationship with murderer John Sweeney. It has captured critical acclaim and is being highlighted at the BAFTA awards.
The BAFTA TV Awards 2025 highlighted British talent and powerful storytelling. It cemented its place as a premier celebration of television excellence. With stunning red carpet appearances and groundbreaking series nominations, this year’s event showcased the very best of British entertainment at the BAFTA awards ceremony.
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