The Netflix drama Adolescence has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 Bafta TV and Craft awards.
The drama has picked up 11 nominations, including Best Actor for Stephen Graham, and Supporting Actor and Actress awards for four of its stars, Ashley Walters, Christine Tremarco, Erin Doherty, and Owen Cooper.
The show, which was scripted by Jack Thorne, is also up for Best Limited Drama. Furthermore, it has picked up a number of nominations for craft awards, including Directing, Photography and Lighting, Casting, Sound, and Lighting.
Elsewhere, Disney+ historical drama series A Thousand Blows, created by Steven Knight, has received seven nominations, including Drama Series, Leading Actress, and Costume Design.
The acclaimed Star Wars series Andor and Channel 4 historical drama Trespasses each have six nominations, while The Celebrity Traitors has five.
Amandaland is the most-nominated comedy show with four nods.
The BBC received the most nominations of all broadcasters, with 73 nods, followed by Netflix with 29, Sky with 28, and Channel 4 with 25 nominations.
Jane Millichip, CEO of Bafta, said: “2025 [was] an exceptional year for television, reflected in 124 nominated programmes that highlight the strength and originality of British storytelling. From powerful documentaries and standout comedy to homegrown drama and the international series that captured global attention, this year’s nominees demonstrate a medium at its creative peak. It’s especially exciting to see so many first-time performance nominees, showcasing the vibrant new talent shaping the future of our industry.”
The 2026 TV Baftas will take place on Sunday 10 May 2026, hosted by Taskmaster star Greg Davies.
Comedian Maisie Adam will host the Bafta Television Craft Awards on Sunday 26 April.
Netflix’s Adolescence recently won four RTS Programme awards – Limited Series, Single Drama, and Writer of Drama. Owen Cooper also won both the Breakthrough Award and Supporting Actor – Male categories. Discover more here.
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