British television’s most glittering event of the year returns to the nation’s screens tonight with the 2025 BAFTA awards.
Leading the pack in terms of nominations is Netflix drama Baby Reindeer with eight nods for honours including the limited drama category while Richard Gadd is up for best actor.
ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Disney hit Rivals and Apple TV thriller Slow Horses have each received six nominations.
Tonight’s ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall will see Scottish actor Alan Cumming debut as host after comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett fronted the awards last year.
Live updates below
Watch live: Stars arrive on red carpet
Watch the BAFTA TV awards red carpet show as stars arrive ahead of the ceremony.
15:36
Breakthrough teenage star Owen Cooper makes BAFTA debut after Adolescence success
Breakthrough teenage star Owen Cooper has officially made his BAFTA TV debut as he walked the red carpet following the success of Adolescence.
The young actor, 15, burst onto screens earlier this year as he portrayed 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is accused of brutally murdering a female classmate, in the Netflix series.
15:28
Kate Lawler wows in racy sheer dress for first BAFTA TV Awards after hilarious wardrobe malfunction
Kate Lawler had fans in sтιтches as she shared a behind-the-scenes video of her battle with a SKIMS unitard ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday night.
The Big Brother winner, 43, took to Instagram to document her hilarious ordeal trying to squeeze into the ultra-snug shape wear from Kim Kardashian’s clothing line.
Standing in front of the camera in the skin-toned bodysuit, Kate exclaimed: ‘Have I ripped the crotch or do these actually have pee holes in them?’
The clip then rewound to the former reality star puffing and panting as she tried to wrangle the skinтιԍнт garment into place, at one point gasping: ‘Oh God, it’s on.’
With visible relief but growing concern, she added: ‘I can’t breathe,’ as she tried to catch her breath from the effort.
Surveying herself in the mirror, Kate joked: ‘I tell you what – it’s skin-coloured that’s for sure. That is a camel’s hoof if ever I did see one.’
Kate Lawler shares hilarious struggle squeezing into SKIMS for BAFTAsKate Lawler had fans in sтιтches as she shared a behind-the-scenes video of her battle with a SKIMS unitard ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday night.
15:22
Chat show king Graham Norton arrives on red carpet with arm in a SLING
Graham Norton made a surprising red carpet appearance as he arrived with his arm in a sling.
The chat show king was beaming at Sunday’s ceremony as he posed in an all-black tuxedo with his left arm supported by a sling – after sustaining a mystery injury.
15:14
Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd makes his arrival as he leads noms
Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd has made his arrival on the red carpet as he leads tonight’s nominations.
The Scots comedian was recently named the most influential figure working in television, moving to the top of the charts after the release of his smash-hit series.
The Fife-born star has been ranked by the Radio Times at the top of its TV 100 list, an annual ranking compiled by industry experts and top television executives – and Baby Reindeer is up for 8 gongs tonight, including Leading Actor, Supporting Actress and Limited Drama.
15:05
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo’s loved-up red carpet display
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo put on a loved-up display on the red carpet of the BAFTA TV Awards 2025.
The awards ceremony with P&O Cruises is taking place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
Among the early arrivals on the red carpet were former Made In Chelsea stars Jamie and Sophie, who looked as smitten as ever.
BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo loved-up displayThe awards ceremony with P&O Cruises is taking place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
14:54
The nominees start to arrive!
A number of stars will be anxiously waiting to find out if they’re walking away with coveted awards tonight.
One of those is Jessica Gunning, the star of the ngiht’s leading nominee Baby Reindeer, who is in contention for Supporting Actress.
Jessica looked sensational as she arrived on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, donning a dark green velvet gown with a long train.
Other nominees to make an early arrival were Rivals co-stars Emily Atack and Hᴀssell – who received nods for the Best Moment for their naked tennis scene.
14:49
Lottie Tomlinson packs on the PDA with fiancé Lewis Burton
Lottie Tomlinson and fiancé Lewis Burton packed on the PD
Lottie Tomlinson and fiancé Lewis Burton on the 2025 BAFTA red carpetLottie Tomlinson and fiancé Lewis Burton packed on the PDA as they enjoyed a date night out at the BAFTA TV Awards in London on Sunday.
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The influencer looked nothing short of sensational in a daring black mesh panel one shoulder gown which showed off her amazing figure.
Lottie, who welcomed her second child Flossie with Lewis in January, turned heads in the backless number which featured a mesh skirt and plunging neckline.
14:16
Emily Atack ignores the heatwave during red carpet appearance with Rivals co-star
Emily Atack commanded attention in a white dress and bold leather long gloves as she posed with Rivals co-star Alex Hᴀssell ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday.
In a nod to the eighties fashion of Rivals, which has started pre production for season two, the actress looked incredible in the figure hugging number which boasted large shoulder pads and short sleeves.
Emily Atack poses with Rivals co-star Alex Hᴀssell at the BAFTA AwardsEmily Atack commanded attention in a white dress and bold leather long gloves as she posed with Rivals co-star Alex Hᴀssell ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday.
14:08
Jessie J set to take to stage in first performance for SIX years
Powerhouse hitmaker Jessie J will take to the stage at tonight’s award singing The Award Goes To – her first TV performance in six years.
Speaking about her performance, Jessie J said: ‘I haven’t sung on British television in years. What a way to come back, it’s an honour.
‘But who will the award go to, that’s the question.’
13:57
Who else is in the running for gongs tonight?
All eyes will be on the four main acting categories tonight but there are other stars in the running to snatch gongs tonight.
From comedy performances to limited series, nominees include:
Female Performance in a Comedy
Anjana Vasan – We Are Lady Parts (Channel 4)Kate O’Flynn – Everyone Else Burns (Channel 4)Lolly Adefope – The Franchise (Sky Comedy)Nicola Coughlan – Big Mood (Channel 4)Ruth Jones – Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (BBC One)Sophie Willan – Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two)
Male Performance in a Comedy
Bilal Hasna – Extraordinary (Disney+)Danny Dyer – Mr Bigstuff (Sky Comedy)Dylan Thomas-Smith – G’Wed (ITV2)Nabhaan Rizwan – Kaos – Sister (Netflix)Oliver Savell- Changing Ends (ITV1)Phil Dunning – Smoggie Queens (BBC Three)
Drama Series
Blue Lights – BBC OneSherwood – BBC OneSupacell – NetflixWolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light – BBC One
Limited Drama
Baby Reindeer – NetflixLost Boys And Fairies – BBC OneMr Bates Vs The Post Office – ITV1One Day – Netflix13:42
Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri wows in white corset as she leads early red carpet arrivals
The stars have started to arrive for one of TV’s biggest nights out – the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards.
Earlier arrivals on the vast red carpet at London Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday included Strictly Come Dancing and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri, who wowed in a racy white corset dress.
BAFTA TV Awards: The stars make their glam arrivals on red carpetThe stars have started to arrive for one of TV’s biggest nights out – the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards.
13:36
Ella Morgan shares red carpet message
One of the first stars on the red carpet, Married At First Sight’s Ella Morgan used her glamorous appearance to stand up for trans rights.
The TV personality, who is transgender, paired her figure-hugging black strapless gown with a patent handbag.
‘Trans men are men,’ was written on the bag, as she proudly held it up to the camera.
13:31
The stars get BAFTA ready!
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo lead the stars getting ready for the 2025 BAFTA TV Award on Sunday as he shared an Instagram snap of his wife getting glam in their H๏τel room.
The stars including Stacey Solomon and Maura Higgins are preparing to descend on Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall ahead of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Sophie Habboo and Stacey Solomon get ready for the BAFTA AwardsJamie Laing and Sophie Habboo lead the stars getting ready for the 2025 BAFTA TV Award on Sunday as he shared an Instagram snap of his wife getting glam in their H๏τel room.
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13:27
Who have been nominated for acting awards?
Here are the full list of nominations in four of the main acting categories to be contested tonight:
Leading Actress
Anna Maxwell Martin – Until I Kill You (ITV1)Billie Piper – Scoop (Netflix)Lola Petticrew – Say Nothing (Disney+)Marisa Abela – Industry (BBC One)Monica Dolan – Mr Bates vs The Post Office (ITV1Sharon D Clarke – Mr Loverman (BBC One)
Leading Actor
David Tennant – Rivals (Disney+)Gary Oldman – Slow Horses (Apple TV+)Lennie James – Mr Loverman (BBC One)Martin Freeman – The Responder (BBC One)Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)Toby Jones – Mr Bates vs The Post Office (ITV1)
Supporting Actor
Ariyon Bakare – Mr Loverman (BBC One)Christopher Chung – Slow Horses (Apple TV+)Damian Lewis – Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One)Jonathan Pryce – Slow Horses (Apple TV+)Mckinley Belcher III – Eric (Netflix)
Supporting Actress
Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)Katherine Parkinson – Rivals (Disney+)Maxine Peake – Say Nothing – (Disney+)Monica Dolan – Sherwood (BBC One)Nava Mau – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)Sue Johnston – Truelove (Channel 4)
13:23
Which was your favourite TV moment of the year?
Among the awards handed out later will be the TV moment of the year…one we’re sure will be talked about inside homes and offices tomorrow.
One of the following will win:
Bridgerton – ‘THE’ carriage scene where Colin admits his true feelings for PenelopeGavin & Stacey: The Finale – Smithy’s Wedding: Mick Stands UpMr Bates vs The Post Office – Jo Hamilton phones the Horizon helplineRivals – Rupert Campbell-Black and Sarah Stratton are caught in a game of naked tennisStrictly Come Dancing – Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Waltz to You’ll Never Walk AloneThe Traitors – ‘Paul isn’t my son… but Ross is!’13:20
Which programmes have the most nominations?
Before we get started, let’s have a look at the shows over the past year in line to be honoured later today.
The full list of nominees were revealed on 27 March and can be found here!
Baby Reindeer – 8Mr Bates vs The Post Office – 6Rivals – 6Slow Horses – 6Say Nothing – 4Life and Death in Gaza – 413:18
How can I avoid spoilers later?
In short…avoid social media from around 5pm. Results will be announced as soon as possible with no embargo so the winners will emerge on social media.
If you want to be surprised when the winners are declared on television tonight, stick with us until 5pm then go dark until the ceremony is broadcast on BBC One at 7pm.
If you need to know who gets the glory later, stay tuned to our blog!
13:14
Who is hosting tonight’s ceremony?
The Scottish actor Alan Cumming will host the 2025 awards. For the past two years Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan have done the honours.
The actor and US Traitors host, 60, is renowned for his celebrated career in the arts, spanning television, film, and theatre.
From his Tony and Olivier award winning performance in Cabaret, to his memorable performance in The Good Wife, Alan is recognised for his versatility both on-screen and behind the scenes.
Scottish star set to host TV BAFTAs for first time for 2025 ceremonyThe actor is renowned for his celebrated career in the arts, spanning television, film, and theatre.
13:11
How can I watch the ceremony?
The ceremony held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall will be broadcast on iPlayer and BBC One from 7pm on Sunday 11 May.
This year’s ceremony will feature two exclusive music performances from Jessie J and Tom Grennan, as well as award-winning concert violinist Esther Abrami for the In Memoriam tribute.
13:09
Stars to arrive on red carpet ahead of BAFTA TV awards
Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of the 2025 BAFTA TV awards.
Today marks the most glittering event in the TV calendar as stars of the small screen compete against one another at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Netflix hit Baby Reindeer leads the field in terms of nominations with Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Rivals and Slow Horses also receiving multiple nods.
Join us throughout the afternoon as we bring you the latest news and gossip from the red carpet and the ceremony plus the most eye-catching pictures and videos from our reporters on the ground at the BAFTAs and in London.
