| 71st British Academy Television Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 May 2025 |
| Site | Royal Festival Hall |
| Hosted by | Alan Cumming |
| Highlights | |
| Best Comedy Series | Alma's Not Normal |
| Best Drama | Blue Lights |
| Most awards | Mr Loverman (2) |
| Most nominations | Baby Reindeer andMr Bates vs The Post Office (4) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | BBC One |
The2025 British Academy Television Awards ceremony was held on 11 May 2025 at theRoyal Festival Hall inLondon, to recognise the excellence in British television of 2024.[1] The ceremony was hosted byAlan Cumming and was broadcast onBBC One.[2]
The nominations were announced on 27 March 2025 alongside the nominations for the2025 British Academy Television Craft Awards.[3] The nominees for theP&O Cruises Memorable Moment were announced on 11 March 2025.[4] The limited dramasBaby Reindeer andMr Bates vs The Post Office led the nominations with four each, followed byMr Loverman,Rivals,Say Nothing,Slow Horses andThe Traitors, all with three each.
The academy announced the creation of two categories for the 2025 edition:[1]
TheBAFTA Fellowship was presented to Scottish journalist, broadcaster, and presenterKirsty Wark. In a statement accompanying the announcement, BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip said “I am beyond delighted to present this year’s BAFTA Fellowship to Kirsty Wark. Kirsty’s dedication is unwavering when it comes to telling the stories that really matter. Her legacy is unmatched in the world of news and current affairs broadcasting. Her ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers is truly inspiring. And she does all this with enormous charm and wit. We are thrilled to celebrate her continued and lasting impact on the industry and beyond.”[5]
ITV was recognized with a Special Award for commissioningMr Bates vs The Post Office.[6]
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The nominations were announced on 27 March 2025.[7][8][9][10]