How to watch Bafta TV Awards 2026 in the US

Here’s how you can catch all the BAFTA TV Awards 2026 action, including the red carpet show and Ian Hyland’s live coverage, from the United States.

What Is BAFTA TV Awards 2026 About?

The BAFTA TV Awards 2026 is a live television awards ceremony that celebrates the biggest British TV shows, performances, documentaries, comedies, dramas, and entertainment programs released over the past year. The event brings together actors, presenters, writers, and creators from across the television industry for one of the most important nights in UK entertainment.

This year’s ceremony highlights major nominees including Adolescence, A Thousand Blows, Amandaland, The Celebrity Traitors, Blue Lights, and many more. Alongside the awards, viewers can also expect celebrity interviews, live musical performances, and red carpet moments throughout the evening.

When and What Time Does BAFTA TV Awards 2026 Start?

The BAFTA TV Awards airs live on Sunday, May 10, 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The main ceremony begins at 7:00 PM BST from the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London.

Who Is Hosting the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards?

Comedian and television presenter Greg Davies is hosting the BAFTA TV Awards 2026 ceremony. He leads the live broadcast from London’s Royal Festival Hall during the biggest night in British television.

The ceremony will also feature special performances from Norwegian artist AURORA and singer-songwriter Cat Burns during the live show.

BAFTA TV 2026 Nominees Full List

Here are some of the major nominees featured at the BAFTA TV Awards 2026.

Drama Series:

• Blue Lights
• This City Is Ours

Limited Drama:

• What It Feels Like For A Girl

Leading Actor:

• Ellis Howard – What It Feels Like For A Girl
• James Nelson-Joyce – This City Is Ours

Leading Actress:

• Aimee Lou Wood – Film Club
• Narges Rashidi – Prisoner 951
• Siân Brooke – Blue Lights

Supporting Actor:

• Joshua McGuire – The Gold

Supporting Actress:

• Rose Ayling-Ellis – Reunion

Scripted Comedy:

• Amandaland
• How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge)
• Things You Should Have Done

Entertainment:

• The Graham Norton Show
• Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
• Would I Lie To You

Reality:

• The Celebrity Traitors

Soap:

• Casualty
• EastEnders

Children’s Programming:

• Crongton
• Horrible Science
• Shaun the Sheep

Documentary and Factual:

• Louis Theroux: The Settlers
• Unforgotten: The Bradford City Fire
• Belsen: What They Found

On What Devices Can You Watch BBC iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer works on most modern streaming and smart devices.

Device Type	Supported Devices
Smart TVs	Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Android TVs
Streaming Devices	Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast
Mobile Devices	iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Android tablets
Gaming Consoles	PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles
Computers	Windows PCs, Mac computers, laptops
Browsers	Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge

FAQs

Where is the BAFTA TV Awards 2026 taking place?

The 2026 ceremony takes place at the Royal Festival Hall inside London’s Southbank Centre. The venue is one of the UK’s most famous cultural locations and regularly hosts major entertainment and arts events.

What does BAFTA stand for?

BAFTA stands for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. The organization supports film, television, and creative talent while presenting annual awards recognizing excellence in entertainment.

Are BAFTA TV Awards different from the BAFTA Film Awards?

Yes. The BAFTA TV Awards focus entirely on television programs, performances, and broadcast productions. The BAFTA Film Awards are a separate annual event dedicated to movies and cinema achievements.

Preview

The big day is finally here! A who's who of TV talent will be joining us to hand out this evening's awards 🏆

Tune in at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer 📺#BAFTATVAwards with @pandocruises pic.twitter.com/px5fcLNdM5

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) May 10, 2026

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