The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards were held on Sunday night, celebrating famous faces and outstanding shows with both funny and touching moments aired on the BBC.
However, there was plenty that happened at the glitzy ceremony at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall that viewers didn’t get to see.
Danny Dyer made headlines by prompting the BBC to make some impromptu edits to his speech after he accidentally uttered a few expletives while accepting the award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy.
At 47, the actor won his first BAFTA for his portrayal of Lee in Mr. Bigstuff, triumphing over strong contenders like Bilal Hasna, Dylan Thomas-Smith, Nabhaan Rizwan, Oliver Savell, and Phil Dunning.
But his excitement appeared to get the better of him, and in typical form for the outspoken star, he gave a expletive-laden speech.
Taking to the stage, Danny couldn’t hide his shock, saying: ‘What a touch! Comedy performance. I thought my acting was so bad it was funny.’
Getting emotional, he let slip his first curse, saying: ‘I want to thank Sky for giving our show a shot. F***ing hell, I’m choked up.’
The EastEnders star also shared a sweet and hilarious tribute to Mr. Bigstuff writer and his co-star Ryan Sampson, which let him to turning the air blue once more.
He said: ‘But I got to dedicate this to Ryan Sampson. One of the greatest things to come out of Rotherham. Which is not saying much.
‘But one of the best actors this country’s ever produced, I’m telling you. Never done the same thing twice. Which is not something I can say.
‘He wrote this part for me, so you know… I’m getting choked up again, f**k me. So you won this for me mate, I really appreciate it, thank you so much.’
He finished by addressing his two daughters Dani, 28, and Sunnie, 18, who were sat in the audience and took the opportunity to swear one last time to laughter from the audience.
Danny said: ‘Girls, Sunnie and Dani. I’ve done it girls, I’ve f***ing done it!’
However, the BBC were less than impressed by the star breaking the watershed, with host Alan Cummings being forced to issue an apology.
He told the audience: ‘I’ve been asked to apologise for the naughty language there.’
And when the moment was aired just an hour later, the broadcaster made sure to trim down Danny’s speech and cut out all of his curses.
However, Alan later accidentally let slip a swear word of his own, while presenting the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship award to journalist Kirsty Wark.
The Scottish star suffered an unfortunate blunder by mistakenly introducing the award as the ‘b*****d fellowship’.
Quickly realising his error, the mortified actor let loose yet another swear, as he sheepishly muttered: ‘Oh f*** me!’
The Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television.
Kirsty was honoured for her unwavering dedication and unmatched legacy in the world of news and current affairs broadcasting.
Mr. Bates vs The Post Office led the big winners on Sunday night, scoring two awards at the ceremony, adding to their incredible list of accolades.
It was a promising start for ITV, but ultimately the broadcasting giant would be undermined at one of the biggest industry events of the year as the BBC swept the board following a year of triumphant programming.
The broadcaster’s undeniable dominance at this year’s ceremony meant a host of favourites missed out on awards – notably ITV golden duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the much-fancied Amazon Prime drama Rivals and its leading man, David Tennant.
But the BBC suffered a small blow of its own after hugely popular reality show The Traitors missed out on winning its fourth consecutive award at the annual ceremony.
Elsewhere, Netflix smash Baby Reindeer and the climactic Gavin & Stacey Christmas special also winning key awards in front of a full house at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Widely expected to claim much of Sunday evening’s spotlight, groundbreaking ITV series Mr. Bates vs The Post Office picked up an early award for Limited Drama.
Accepting the gong from Russell Tovey and Daniel Mays, producer Patrick Spencer said: ‘We could only film this because Polly Hill at ITV saved us from getting cancelled and this story only had the impact it did because the people who watched it stood up as one and demanded action with such rage, that the government had no choice but to respond.
‘Our show didn’t change the law, the people of this nation did. They showed in their response to Mr. Bates vs The Post Office that our country cannot abide liars and bullies.’
He added: ‘May it be a warning to those who are supposed to have our backs, that they better not abuse their power.
‘When accepting this award, we would like to go on record that being trusted by the post-masters to tell their story has been the greatest privilege of our lives.’
ITV went on to claim a Special Award, presented by Baroness Floella Benjamin – for its work in commissioning Mr. Bates vs The Post Office.
Urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government to rush through arranged compensation payments for affected former postal employees, ITV boss Kevin Lygo said: ‘Hurry up and pay these people what they are due.’
The night began with Jessica Gunning collecting the award for Best Actress after winning accolades for her portrayal of crazed stalker Martha in Richard Gatt’s hugely successful Netflix drama Baby Reindeer.
Presented to Gunning by Adolescence stars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty, the win served as a curtain-raiser for an event in which major TV networks will hope to outmuscle rival streaming services in the battle for public affection.
Elsewhere it was a special night for Ruth Jones, who accepted the award for female Performance in a Comedy after playing the iconic Nessa for a final time in December’s Gavin & Stacey finale.
Accepting the award from Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, she said: ‘I really wasn’t expecting this, so I wanted to thank the wonderful cast.
‘Huge thank you to the BBC, such a fantastic institution which I am so proud to have worked with so many times.’
Turning to her writing partner, Ruth added: ‘The person I would like to thank most is my dear, kind and talented friend James Corden, with whom I have shared this astonishing journey for 17-years and without whom Vanessa Shanessa Jenson would not have existed.’
Hinting at the potential of a new TV project with James, she said: ‘I love you James, I love writing with you. Long may it continue.’
However the show suffered disappointment in the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment category, with blind comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell’s Strictly Come Dancing waltz beating Smithy’s wedding to the accolade.
Popular BBC show Would I Lie To You claimed the Entertainment Programme accolade – and gave resident panellist David Mitchell an opportunity to poke fun at beleaguered Prince Andrew.
He said: ‘We have been nominated eight times but this is the first time we have won. They actually abolished the category we were nominated for last year and so we thought next year we would be nominated in news, maybe a short-form drama on something that Prince Andrew has done.’
Robert Rinder and Rylan Clark also found themselves among the winners, with BBC show Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour winning the Factual Entertainment award.
Elsewhere Joe Lycett beat Stacey Solomon, Romesh Ranganathan, Claudia Winkleman, Graham Norton, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly to the Entertainment Performance award for Channel 4 show Late Night Lycett.
Arrivals on the vast red carpet at London Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday included I’m A Celeb star Maura Higgins, actress Billie Piper, and Love Islanders Tasha Ghouri and Ekin-Su Culculoglu.
It marked the first time Maura, 34, had taken to a red carpet since she was caught kissing her I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here co-star Danny Jones at a BRITs after party in March.
While the reality personality has remained largely under the radar since their drunken smooch, she returned to the spotlight in dramatic style at the event as she stunned in a backless pale blue dress.
The TV host wore her brunette locks in a sleek flicked out style, while opting for a glamorous coat of make-up to complete her evening ensemble with dazzling drop earrings.
Reality personality Tasha, who appeared on the most recent series of Strictly, who wowed in a racy white corset dress as she put on an elegant display at the prestigious event.
The strapless gown featured a stunning fishtail design and she kept the whole look glam with a bouncy blown out hairstyle and soft make-up.
She joined Laura Whitmore who stood out in a busty black and white waistcoat, looking suitably suited and booted for her big night.
They were also in the company of Binky Felstead , who looked every inch the picture perfect princess in a pale pink dress with a floral applique design.
Meanwhile, Emily Atack commanded attention in a white dress and bold leather long gloves as she posed with Rivals co-star Alex Hassell ahead of the ceremony,
The actress looked incredible in the figure hugging number which boasted large shoulder pads and short sleeves, while putting on a leggy display through a thigh high split and elevated her frame in a pair of black stilettos.
Styling her long blonde tresses in waves, Emily toted her belongings in a satin black handbag.
The Inbetweeners star was all smiles as she posed with Alex, who looked dapper in a black blazer and brown trousers complete with a brown bow tie.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo put on a loved-up display on the red carpet, with Sophie looking sensational in satin ruched light pink gown, which featured a high leg split, one shoulder sleeve and cut-out at the bodice.
She paired the stunning gown with gold strappy heels, while Jamie looked dapper in a black shimmery suit with a navy shirt and bowtie.
The pair were seen joking around with Irish presenter Laura Whitmore on the red carpet as the former Love Island host interviewed them.
Elsewhere, Lottie Tomlinson and fiancé Lewis Burton packed on the PDA as they enjoyed a date night out at the awards.
The influencer looked nothing short of sensational in a daring black mesh panel one shoulder gown which showed off her amazing figure.
2025 TV BAFTA AWARDS – ALL THE WINNERS
Drama Series
Blue Lights (BBC One) – WINNER
Sherwood (BBC One)
Supacell (Netflix)
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One)
Limited Drama
Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Lost Boys and Fairies (BBC One)
Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV1) – WINNER
One Day (Netflix)
International
After The Party (Channel 4)
Colin From Accounts (BBC Two)
Say Nothing (Disney+)
Shogun (Disney+) – WINNER
True Detective: Night Country (Sky Atlantic)
You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolfpack, Netflix
Leading Actress
Anna Maxwell Martin, Until I Kill You (ITV1)
Billie Piper, Scoop (Netflix)
Lola Petticrew, Say Nothing (Disney+)
Marisa Abela, Industry (BBC One) – WINNER
Monica Dolan, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1)
Sharon D Clarke, Mr Loverman (BBC One)
Leading Actor
David Tennant, Rivals (Disney+)
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Lennie James, Mr Loverman (BBC One) – WINNER
Martin Freeman, The Responder (BBC One)
Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Toby Jones, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1)
Female Performance in a Comedy
Anjana Vasan, We Are Lady Parts (Channel 4)
Kate O’Flynn, Everyone Else Burns Channel 4)
Lolly Adefope, The Franchise (Sky Comedy)
Nicola Coughlan, Big Mood (Channel 4)
Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey (BBC One) – WINNER
Sophie Willan, Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two)
Scripted Comedy
Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two) – WINNER
Brassic (Sky Max)
G’Wed (ITV1)
Ludwig (BBC One)
Specialist Factual
Atomic People (BBC Two) – WINNER
Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (National Geographic)
Children of the Cult (ITV1)
Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain (Channel 4)
Reality
Dragons’ Den (BBC One)
The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4) – WINNER
Love Is Blind (Channel 4)
The Traitors (BBC One)
Current Affairs
Storyville: Life and Death in Gaza (BBC)
Maternity: Broken Trust (ITV1)
State of Rage (Channel 4) – WINNER
Ukraine’s War: The Other Side (ITV1)
Shortform
Brown Brit (Channel 4)
Peaked (Channel 4)
Quiet Life (BBC Three) – WINNER
Spud (BBC Three)
Factual Entertainment
In Vogue: The 90s (Vogue Studios, Disney+)
Race Across The World (BBC One)
Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour (BBC Two) – WINNER
Sort Your Life Out (BBC One)
Children’s Scripted
CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe (CBeebies) – WINNER
Horrible Histories (CBBC)
Ready Eddie Go! (Sky Kids)Tweedy & Fluff (Channel 5)
P&O Cruises Memorable Moment
Bridgerton: The carriage scene, where Colin admits his true feelings for Penelope (Netflix)
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale: Smithy’s wedding, when Mick stands up (BBC One)
Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: Jo Hamilton phones the Horizon helpline (ITV1)
Rivals: Rupert Campbell-Black and Sarah Stratton are caught in a game of naked tennis (Disney+)
Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone (BBC One) – WINNER
Traitors: “Paul isn’t my son … but Ross is!” (BBC One)
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell’s Strictly waltz scooped the award for P&O Cruises Memorable Moment
Male Performance in a Comedy
Bilal Hasna, Extraordinary (Disney+)
Danny Dyer, Mr Big Stuff (Sky Comedy) – WINNER
Dylan Thomas-Smith, G’wed (ITV2)
Nabhaan Rizwan, Kaos (Netflix)
Oliver Savell, Changing Ends (ITV1)
Phil Dunning, Smoggie Queens (BBC Three)
Danny Dyer won Male Performance in a Comedy Programme for Mr Big Stuff
Supporting Actor
Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman (BBC One) – WINNER
Christopher Chung, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One)
Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
McKinley Belcher III, Eric (Netflix)
Sonny Walker, The Gathering (Channel 4)
Supporting Actress
Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) – WINNER
Katherine Parkinson, Rivals (Disney+)
Maxine Peake, Say Nothing (Disney+)
Monica Dolan, Sherwood (BBC One)
Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Sue Johnston, Truelove (Channel)
The 1% Club lost out for Best Entertainment Show
Entertainment
The 1% Club (ITV1)
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC One)
Taskmaster (Channel 4)
Would I Lie To You? (BBC One) – WINNER
Entertainment Performance
Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV1)
Claudia Winkleman, The Traitors (BBC One)
Graham Norton, The Graham Norton Show (BBC One)
Joe Lycett, Late Night Lycett (Channel 4) – WINNER
Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, Rob & Romesh Vs (Sky Max)
Stacey Solomon, Sort Your Life Out (BBC One)
Factual Series
American Nightmare (Netflix)
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams on Tour (BBC One)
The Push: Murder on the Cliff (Channel 4)
To Catch a Copper (Channel 4) – WINNER
Live Event Coverage
D-Day 80: Tribute To The Fallen (BBC One)
Glastonbury 2024 (BBC Two) – WINNER
Last Night of The Proms (BBC Two)
News Coverage
BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special (BBC One) – WINNER
Channel 4 News: Inside Sednaya (Channel 4)
Channel 4 News: Undercover Inside Reform’s Campaign (Channel 4)
Single Documentary
Hell Jumper (BBC Two)
Tell Them You Love Me (Sky Documentaries)
Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods (BBC Two) – WINNER
Undercover: Exposing The Far Right (Channel 4)
Soap
Casualty (BBC One)
Coronation Street (ITV1)
EastEnders (BBC One) – WINNER
Sport
Euro 2024 (BBC Sport)
Paris 2024 Olympics (BBC Sport) – WINNER
Wimbledon (BBC Sport)
Daytime
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure (BBC Two) – WINNER
Loose Women (ITV1)
Morning Live (BBC One)
Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two)
Children’s Non Scripted
BoosNoo! (Sky Kids)
FYI Investigates: Disability and Me (Sky Kids) – WINNER
Operation Ouch! (CBBC)
Reu and Harper’s Wonder World (Channel 5)
BAFTA Fellowship
Kirsty Wark – WINNER
