‘Mr Loverman’ and ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ celebrate their BAFTA success with two wins each.
The BAFTA Television Awards 2025 have now been awarded at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank, hosted by Scottish actor, comedian and national treasure Alan Cumming.
This year’s ceremony was packed full of witty comedy, thanks to Cumming’s seamless hosting skills, powerful and poignant speeches, and exciting live music performances from Tom Grennan and Jessie J.
Amongst the regular awards we were treated to a selection of special recognition awards, including:
P&O Cruises Memorable Moment, presented by actor Joseph Fiennes:
- Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell waltz to ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ (Strictly Come Dancing) – WINNER
- ‘The’ carriage scene where Colin admits his true feelings for Penelope (Bridgerton)
- Smithy’s Wedding: Mick Stands Up (Gavin & Stacey: The Finale)
- Jo Hamilton phones the Horizon helpline (Mr Bates vs The Post Office)
- Rupert Campbell-Black and Sarah Stratton are caught in a game of naked tennis (Rivals)
- Paul isn’t my son, but Ross is! (The Traitors)
Special Award: ITV for Mr Bates vs. The Post Office – WINNER
The broadcaster was awarded this special recognition in light of the groundbreaking success of their limited series, Mr Bates vs. The Post Office. ITV commissioned this gripping drama series, which tells the heartbreaking story of the subpostmasters of Britain who have been victims of the Horizon IT scandal since 1999, and continue to fight today. It stars Spotlight member Toby Jones as ‘Sir Alan Bates’, the man who started the social group that brought the public eye to the scandal as it unfolded. Supporting cast includes Spotlight members Monica Dolan, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Will Mellor.
BAFTA Fellowship: Kirsty Wark – WINNER
This year’s BAFTA Fellowship award went to political journalist, Newsnight host and female rights activist, Kirsty Wark.
List of BAFTA Television Award Winners 2025:
*indicates a Spotlight member
Leading Actress
Presented by stage and screen legend Sir David Suchet*.
- Marisa Abela* (Industry) – WINNER
- Anna Maxwell Martin* (Until I Kill You)
- Billie Piper* (Scoop)
- Lola Petticrew* (Say Nothing)
- Monica Dolan* (Mr Bates vs The Post Office)
- Sharon D Clarke* (Mr Loverman)
Leading Actor
Presented by BAFTA winner Suranne Jones*.
- Lennie James* (Mr Loverman) – WINNER
- David Tennant (Rivals)
- Gary Oldman (Slow Horses)
- Martin Freeman (The Responder)
- Richard Gadd* (Baby Reindeer)
- Toby Jones* (Mr Bates vs The Post Office)
Supporting Actress
Presented by the stars of Adolescence, Erin Doherty* and Owen Cooper*.
- Jessica Gunning* (Baby Reindeer) – WINNER
- Katherine Parkinson* (Rivals)
- Maxine Peake (Say Nothing)
- Monica Dolan* (Sherwood)
- Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer)
- Sue Johnston* (Truelove)
Supporting Actor
Presented by stars of stage and screen Marisha Wallace* and Billy Porter.
- Ariyon Bakare* (Mr Loverman) – WINNER
- Christopher Chung* (Slow Horses)
- Damian Lewis* (Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light)
- Jonathan Pryce* (Slow Horses)
- McKinley Belcher III (Eric)
- Sonny Walker* (The Gathering)
Female Performance in a Comedy
Presented by the stars of Colin from Accounts, Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer*.
- Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey: The Finale) – WINNER
- Anjana Vasan* (We Are Lady Parts)
- Kate O’Flynn* (Everyone Else Burns)
- Lolly Adefope* (The Franchise)
- Nicola Coughlan* (Big Mood)
- Sophie Willan* (Alma’s Not Normal)
Male Performance in a Comedy
Presented by Irish comedian and actress Siobhan McSweeney*.
- Danny Dyer* (Mr Bigstuff) – WINNER
- Bilal Hasna* (Extraordinary)
- Dylan Thomas-Smith* (G’wed)
- Nabhaan Rizwan* (Kaos)
- Oliver Savell* (Changing Ends)
- Phil Dunning* (Smoggie Queens)
Drama Series
Presented by actor Ashley Walters*.
- Blue Lights – WINNER
- Sherwood
- Supacell
- Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
Limited Drama
Presented by actors Russell Tovy* and Daniel Mayes.
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office – WINNER
- Baby Reindeer
- Lost Boys and Fairies
- One Day
International
- Shōgun – WINNER
- After the Party
- Colin From Accounts
- Say Nothing
- True Detective: Night Country
- You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolfpack
Scripted Comedy
Presented by the stars of Rivals, Danny Dyer* and Katherine Parkison*.
- Alma’s Not Normal – WINNER
- Brassic
- G’wed
- Ludwig
Soap
- EastEnders – WINNER
- Casualty
- Coronation Street
Entertainment
Presented by national treasures Mary Berry and Claudia Winkleman.
- Would I Lie To You? – WINNER
- The 1% Club
- Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
- Taskmaster
Daytime
Presented by BAFTA-nominated actress Lolly Adefope*.
- Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure – WINNER
- Loose Women
- Morning Live
- Richard Osman’s House of Games
Factual Entertainment
Presented by comedy siblings Mawaan Rizwan* and Nabhaan Rizwan*.
- Rob and Rylan’s Globe Tour – WINNER
- In Vogue: The 90s
- Race Across the World
- Sort Your Life Out
Entertainment Performance
Presented by Taskmaster host Greg Davies*.
- Joe Lycett – WINNER
- Ant & Dec
- Claudia Winkleman
- Graham Norton
- Romesh Ranganathan* and Rob Beckett*
- Stacey Solomon
Reality
Presented by actress and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Rose Ayling-Ellis*.
- The Jury: Murder Trial – WINNER
- Dragon’s Den
- Love is Blind UK
- The Traitors
Other BAFTA award winners:
- Children’s Non-Scripted: Disability and Me (FYI Investigates) – WINNER
- Children’s Scripted: CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe – WINNER
- Current Affairs: State of Rage – WINNER
- Factual Series: To Catch a Copper – WINNER
- Live Event Coverage: Glastonbury 2024 – WINNER
- News Coverage: BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special – WINNER
- Short Form: Quiet Life – WINNER
- Single Documentary: Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods – WINNER
- Special Factual: Atomic People – WINNER
- Sports Coverage: Paris 2024 Olympics – WINNER
Congratulations to all the winners! Take a look at our website for more awards news and industry advice.
Take a look at the full list of BAFTA TV Craft Award 2025 winners here.
The full BAFTA Television Awards 2025 ceremony can be watched on BBC iPlayer now.
