| 70th British Academy Television Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 12 May 2024 |
| Site | Royal Festival Hall |
| Hosted by | Rob Beckett Romesh Ranganathan |
| Highlights | |
| Best Comedy Series | Such Brave Girls |
| Best Drama | Top Boy |
| Most awards | Happy Valley /The Sixth Commandment /Top Boy (2) |
| Most nominations | Happy Valley /Succession (5) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | BBC One |
The2024 British Academy Television Awards ceremony was held on 12 May 2024 at theRoyal Festival Hall inLondon, to recognise the excellence in British television of 2023.[1] The ceremony was hosted byRob Beckett andRomesh Ranganathan for the second time in a row, and was broadcast onBBC One.
The nominations were announced on 20 March 2024 alongside the nominations for the2024 British Academy Television Craft Awards.[1] The nominees for theP&O Cruises Memorable Moment were announced on 14 March 2024.[2]Happy Valley andSuccession led the nominations with five each, followed byThe Sixth Commandment andThe Crown, both with four.[3]Lorraine Kelly was presented with the Special Award. TheBAFTA Fellowship, the organization's highest honour, was presented toFloella Benjamin.
The academy announced several category changes and updates for the 2024 edition:[4]
On 24 April, it was announced thatFloella Benjamin would receive theBAFTA Fellowship award for her services to television. Of the honour, BAFTA chair Sarah Putt stated "We are honoured to present Baroness Benjamin the BAFTA Fellowship for her tireless support of children and young people, her impact on television broadcasting, and for her unwavering championing of diversity. She is an unstoppable force for good with a determination to create opportunities and positive role models for future generations that has seen her effect a tremendous amount of positive change over fifty years and counting. She is deservedly a national treasure and we can’t wait to celebrate the impact of her work to date on 12th May at the BAFTA Television Awards." In a statement alongside the announcement, Benjamin expressed "My heart is full of joy and happiness. I feel as if I'm standing on the summit of life's mountain, looking down at the wonderful experiences I have had in my career in the television industry of over 50 years. It's been an adventurous journey, with many challenges and adversities, but here I am, receiving the highest accolade BAFTA can bestow. I am delighted that my work, which has predominantly been for children, is being recognised and celebrated in this way."[5]
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The nominations were announced on 20 March 2024.[6][3]