A Night to Remember: 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Nominations
The marquee event for the British TV industry, the 2025 BAFTA Television Craft Awards and BAFTA Television Awards, is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a night of fierce competition and celebration. Taking center stage this year is Baby Reindeer, leading the nominations with an impressive eight nods. This striking drama has captivated audiences and critics alike, garnering recognition in numerous high-profile categories like Leading Actor and Supporting Actress, not to mention accolades in technical fields such as Director Fiction, Editing Fiction, and more.
Hot on its heels with six nominations each are Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Rivals, and Slow Horses. These titles span various categories, reflecting the diverse strengths of British television talent. From awe-inspiring Production Design to unforgettable Original Music scores, these contenders have left a distinct mark on this year’s awards scene.
Public Choices and New Faces
Adding a twist to the night, the popular vote-based P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award sees fan-favorite scenes competing for the public’s affection. Memorable moments like Bridgerton’s passionate carriage scene, Gavin & Stacey’s heartwarming wedding moment, and Mr Bates’ poignant helpline call offer fierce competition in this uniquely celebrated category. Voting for these standout scenes is open until April 25.
The awards also bring the fresh excitement of new faces to the ceremony. First-time nominees in the performance categories include rising stars such as Ariyon Bakare, recognized for his role in Mr Loverman, Bilal Hasna from Extraordinary, and Lola Petticrew from Say Nothing. These emerging talents showcase the future of British television.
Apple TV+ flexes its creative muscle with a stellar 13 nominations spread across both Craft and Television Awards categories, pointing to a significant impact on the industry.
The 2025 BAFTA Television Craft Awards will be hosted by the acclaimed Stacey Dooley on April 27, while the main Television Awards will enjoy the charismatic touch of Alan Cumming on May 11. Viewers can look forward to catching all the excitement live on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
Mar, 28 2025