Bafta TV Awards 2026: “Adolescence” Dominates Nominations as “Strictly” is Snubbed
The nominations for the 2026 Bafta Television Awards have been unveiled, revealing a strong showing for the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Adolescence,” which has secured a remarkable 11 nominations. In stark contrast, the popular ballroom dancing show “Strictly Come Dancing” has been entirely overlooked, failing to receive any nods.
This year’s awards, presented by P&O Cruises, see “Adolescence” leading the pack, a testament to its powerful exploration of the manosphere’s damaging effects. The series, which has enjoyed a successful awards season, is recognised across numerous categories, including a Leading Actor nomination for Stephen Graham and Supporting Actor nods for Ashley Walters, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty.
Other programmes making a significant impact on the nomination list include Disney’s “A Thousand Blows,” Channel 4’s “Trespasses,” and the Star Wars spin-off “Andor.” These shows have earned recognition in both performance and craft categories.
The prestigious ceremony, scheduled for May, will see a change in hosting duties. Greg Davies will take the reins for the main show, stepping in for Alan Cumming, while Maisie Adam will host the craft awards.
Jane Millichip, CEO of Bafta, expressed her enthusiasm for the nominated programmes, stating, “2025 has been an exceptional year for television, reflected in 124 nominated programmes that highlight the strength and originality of British storytelling.” She further commented on the diverse range of content, from “powerful documentaries and standout comedy to homegrown drama and the international series that captured global attention,” underscoring the medium’s creative peak. Millichip also highlighted the excitement surrounding the numerous first-time performance nominees, signalling the emergence of new talent shaping the industry’s future.
Public Vote Open for Memorable Moment Award
The fan-favourite P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award is back, allowing the public to cast their votes. This year’s nominees include standout scenes from “Adolescence,” “Big Boys,” “What It Feels Like For a Girl,” and “Blue Lights.” The public vote is open until April 22. Also in contention are Alan Carr’s winning moment from “Celebrity Traitors” and the memorable face-off between Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade in the first season of “Last One Laughing.”
Notable Snubs and Surprises
While many shows have been recognised, there have been some notable omissions. The long-running espionage hit “Slow Horses” and the recent rom-com “Too Much” failed to secure any nominations. The complete shutout of “Strictly Come Dancing” comes at a time of significant upheaval for the show, which is currently undergoing a major shake-up of its professional dancer line-up. This restructuring has been reportedly linked to dancers’ engagement on TikTok and follows the recent departures of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Meanwhile, Richard Osman’s “House of Games” has received a nomination for a daytime Bafta, shortly after Osman announced his departure from the show, with Michael Sheen set to take over hosting duties.
Full List of Bafta TV Nominations 2026
Actor in a Comedy
* Jim Howick in Here We Go
* Jon Pointing in Big Boys
* Lenny Rush in Am I Being Unreasonable?
* Mawaan Rizwan in Juice
* Oliver Savell in Changing Ends
* Steve Coogan in How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge)
Actress in a Comedy
* Diane Morgan in Mandy
* Jennifer Saunders in Amandaland
* Katherine Parkinson in Here We Go
* Lucy Punch in Amandaland
* Philippa Dunne in Amandaland
* Rosie Joes in Pushers
Children’s: Non-scripted
* A Real Bug’s Life
* BooSnoo!
* Deadly 60 Saving Sharks
* World War Me: Sky Kids Investigates
Children’s: Scripted
* Crongton
* Horrible Science
* Shaun the Sheep
* The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball
Current Affairs
* Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War (Exposure)
* The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money
* Gaza: Doctors Under Attack
* Undercover in the Police (Panorama)
Daytime
* The Chase
* Lorraine
* Richard Osman’s House of Games
* Scam Interceptors
Drama Series
* A Thousand Blows
* Blue Lights
* Code of Silence
* This City Is Ours
Entertainment
* The Graham Norton Show
* Last One Laughing
* Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
* Would I Lie To You
Entertainment Performance
* Amanda Holden and Alan Carr in Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job
* Bob Mortimer in Last One Laughing
* Claudia Winkleman in Celebrity Traitors
* Lee Mack in The 1% Club
* Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan in Rob & Romesh Vs
* Romesh Ranganathan in Romesh: Can’t Knock the Hustle
Factual Entertainment
* The Assembly
* Go Back Where You Came From
* Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
* Race Across The World
Factual Series
* Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park
* Educating Yorkshire
* See No Evil
* The Undercover Police Scandal: Love and Lies Exposed
International
* The Bear
* The Diplomat
* Pluribus
* Severance
* The Studio
* The White Lotus
Leading Actor
* Colin Firth in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
* Ellis Howard in What it Feels Like for a Girl
* James Nelson-Joyce in This City is Ours
* Matt Smith in The Death of Bunny Munro
* Stephen Graham in Adolescence
* Taron Egerton in Smoke
Leading Actress
* Aimee Lou Wood in Film Club
* Erin Doherty in A Thousand Blows
* Jodie Whittaker in Toxic Town
* Narges Rashidi in Prisoner 951
* Sheridan Smith in I Fought The Law
* Sian Brooke in Blue Lights
Limited Drama
* Adolescence
* I Fought The Law
* Trespasses
* What It Feels Like For A Girl
Live Event Coverage
* Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 on BBC One
* Last Night of The Proms: Finale on BBC One
* VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember on BBC One
News Coverage
* BBC Newsnight: Grooming Survivors Speak
* Channel 4 News: Israel-Iran: The Twelve Day War
* Sky News: Gaza: Fight For Survival
Reality
* The Celebrity Traitors
* The Jury: Murder Trial
* Squid Game: The Challenge
* Virgin Island
Scripted Comedy
* Amandaland
* Big Boys
* How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge)
* Things You Should Have Done
Short Form
* Donkey
* Hustle and Run
* Rocket Fuel
* Zoners
Single Documentary
* Grenfell: Uncovered
* Louis Theroux: The Settlers
* One Day in Southport
* Unforgotten: The Bradford City Fire
Soap
* Casualty
* Coronation Street
* EastEnders
Specialist Factual
* Belsen: What They Found
* Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz
* Surviving Black Hawk Down
* Vietnam: The War That Changed America
Sports Coverage
* The 2025 Ryder Cup
* The FA Cup Final
* UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
* Wimbledon 2025
Supporting Actor
* Ashley Walters in Adolescence
* Fehinti Balogun in Down Cemetery Road
* Joshua McGuire in The Gold
* Owen Cooper in Adolescence
* Paddy Considine in MobLand
* Rafael Mathe in The Death of Bunny Munro
Supporting Actress
* Aimee Lou Wood in The White Lotus
* Christine Tremarco in Adolescence
* Chyna McQueen in Get Millie Black
* Emilia Jones in Task
* Erin Doherty in Adolescence
P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award
* Jamie snaps at the Psychologist in Adolescence
* “I didn’t make it, did I?” in Big Boys
* The police are warned of an ambush to plot to silence a key witness in Blue Lights
* Alan Carr wins The Celebrity Traitors
* Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade’s speed date in Last One Laughing
* Byron leaves for Brighton to start Uni, where she introduces herself as Paris in What It Feels Like For a Girl
Broadcaster Dominance and Eligibility
The BBC has emerged as the dominant broadcaster, securing the most nominations with a total of 52. Channel 4 follows with 14 nominations, and Sky with 13.
The continued eligibility of “Adolescence” for the Bafta Television Awards, despite its release last year, is due to the awards’ eligibility window, which covers television broadcasts between January 1 and December 31.
Aimee Lou Wood is having a particularly strong year, with nominations in both the Leading Actress and Supporting Actress categories for her work in “Film Club” and “The White Lotus,” respectively. The awards also recognise 21 new performance nominees, including Amanda Holden and Bob Mortimer.
The BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises will be broadcast live on BBC One and available on BBC iPlayer on Sunday, May 10.
