The BAFTA TV Awards 2025 lit up London’s Royal Festival Hall with glamour, gasps, and glorious wins. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Alan Cumming, the ceremony honored the very best of British (and international) television, and this year, one title reigned supreme—Mr. Loverman.
The BBC drama stole the spotlight, winning multiple top awards including Leading Actor for Lennie James and Supporting Actor for Ariyon Bakare. Meanwhile, Baby Reindeer, a hot favorite going into the night, didn’t sweep the board but still saw a powerful win with Jessica Gunning taking home Best Supporting Actress for her haunting performance.
Other big winners included the gripping Mr Bates vs the Post Office, which picked up Best Limited Drama, and Blue Lights, which walked away with Best Drama Series.
In the International category, Shōgun (Disney+) beat tough contenders like Colin From Accounts and True Detective: Night Country to take the crown.
Here’s a quick rundown of some major highlights from the winners’ list:
🏆 Drama Series:
Winner: Blue Lights (BBC)
Nominees: Sherwood, Supacell, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
🏆 Limited Drama:
Winner: Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV)
🏆 Leading Actor:
Winner: Lennie James – Mr Loverman (BBC)
🏆 Leading Actress:
Winner: Marisa Abela – Industry (BBC)
🏆 Supporting Actor:
Winner: Ariyon Bakare – Mr Loverman (BBC)
🏆 Supporting Actress:
Winner: Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
🏆 International Show:
Winner: Shōgun (Disney+)
🏆 Female Performance in a Comedy:
Winner: Ruth Jones – Gavin & Stacey (BBC)
🏆 Male Performance in a Comedy:
Winner: Danny Dyer – Mr Big Stuff (Sky)
🏆 Entertainment Performance:
Winner: Joe Lycett – Late Night Lycett (Channel 4)
🏆 Factual Entertainment:
Winner: Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour (BBC)
🏆 P&O Cruises Memorable Moment:
Winner: Strictly Come Dancing – Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell’s emotional waltz (BBC)
While the wins were spread across a dynamic range of genres, the clear front-runner of the night was Mr. Loverman, confirming its critical acclaim matched the audience’s love.
From show-stopping performances to unforgettable moments, this year’s BAFTAs proved that British television is not just surviving—it’s thriving.
Streaming Note: Many of the winning titles are available to watch across platforms like BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney+, and ITVX.
