Bafta TV Awards 2026 Nominations: Full List of Nominees Announced
The British Academy of Television Arts and Skills has officially released the nominations for the Bafta TV awards 2026, showcasing a diverse array of British television excellence. This year's list highlights standout performances and productions across multiple genres, with Netflix's drama series Adolescence emerging as a frontrunner in several key categories.
Drama and Limited Series Dominate the Nominations
In the drama series category, nominees include A Thousand Blows from Disney+, Blue Lights on BBC One, Code of Silence on ITV1, and This City Is Ours on BBC One. The limited drama segment features Adolescence on Netflix, I Fought the Law on ITV1, Trespasses on Channel 4, and What It Feels Like for a Girl on BBC Three, reflecting a strong emphasis on narrative depth and character-driven storytelling.
International and Comedy Categories Showcase Global Talent
The international category boasts nominees such as The Bear on Disney+, The Diplomat on Netflix, Pluribus on Apple TV, Severance on Apple TV, The Studio on Apple TV, and The White Lotus on Sky Atlantic. In comedy, Amandaland on BBC One leads with multiple nominations, including actress in a comedy for Jennifer Saunders, Lucy Punch, and Philippa Dunne, while Big Boys on Channel 4 and How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) on BBC One also receive recognition.
Leading and Supporting Performances Highlighted
For leading actress, nominees include Aimee Lou Wood for Film Club on BBC Three, Erin Doherty for A Thousand Blows on Disney+, Jodie Whittaker for Toxic Town on Netflix, Narges Rashidi for Prisoner 951 on BBC One, Sheridan Smith for I Fought the Law on ITV1, and Siân Brooke for Blue Lights on BBC One. The leading actor category features Colin Firth for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth on Sky Atlantic, Ellis Howard for What It Feels Like for a Girl on BBC Three, James Nelson-Joyce for This City Is Ours on BBC One, Matt Smith for The Death of Bunny Munro on Sky Atlantic, Stephen Graham for Adolescence on Netflix, and Taron Egerton for Smoke on Apple TV.
Supporting Roles and Entertainment Nominations
Supporting actress nominees are Aimee Lou Wood for The White Lotus on Sky Atlantic, Christine Tremarco for Adolescence on Netflix, Chyna McQueen for Get Millie Black on Channel 4, Emilia Jones for Task on Sky Atlantic, Erin Doherty for Adolescence on Netflix, and Rose Ayling-Ellis for Reunion on BBC One. Supporting actor nominees include Ashley Walters for Adolescence on Netflix, Fehinti Balogun for Down Cemetery Road on Apple TV, Joshua McGuire for The Gold on BBC One, Owen Cooper for Adolescence on Netflix, Paddy Considine for MobLand on Paramount+, and Rafael Mathé for The Death of Bunny Munro on Sky Atlantic.
Reality, Factual, and Special Categories
In entertainment, The Graham Norton Show on BBC One, Last One Laughing on Prime Video, Michael McIntyre's Big Show on BBC One, and Would I Lie to You? on BBC One are nominated. Reality shows like The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One and The Jury: Murder Trial on Channel 4 receive nods, while factual series include Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park on Sky Documentaries and Educating Yorkshire on Channel 4.
Memorable Moments and Additional Awards
The memorable moment category features highlights such as Adolescence: Jamie snaps at the psychologist on Netflix, Big Boys: "I didn't make it, did I?" on Channel 4, and The Celebrity Traitors: Alan Carr wins on BBC. Other categories cover sports coverage, daytime television, children's programming, and news coverage, ensuring a comprehensive celebration of television achievements.
This year's Bafta TV awards 2026 nominations underscore the vibrant landscape of British television, with winners set to be announced at a ceremony later this year. The list serves as a testament to the creativity and diversity shaping the industry.
