BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Glitz, Laughs & Unforgettable Moments
The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, known as UK television’s biggest night, brought glamour, surprises, and powerful stories to the spotlight. Whether you're a Gavin & Stacey fan or obsessed with Baby Reindeer, this recap has something for everyone.
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Glamour and giggles on the red carpet — a standout moment from the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, where style met celebrations
Red Carpet Glamour Meets Genuine Emotion
From the red carpet to backstage, this year’s BAFTAs had it all — fashion that wowed, wins that made headlines, and moments that moved us.
Stacey Solomon’s Bridal Surprise
Stacey Solomon turned the red carpet into a runway of love — wearing a revamped version of her 2022 wedding dress. Walking alongside husband Joe Swash, the Sort Your Life Out presenter said she couldn’t let the dress live just one day. Fans loved the sustainable, sentimental choice.
Alan Cumming’s Fashion Parade
Host Alan Cumming lit up the stage — literally — with four bold outfit changes.
A black suit with flowing white cape wings
An electric-blue leopard-print look
A pink beaded showstopper
And a plush brown velvet number
His outfits, like his hosting style, were theatrical, playful, and unforgettable.
Big Victories for Mr Loverman and Mr Bates
Two powerhouse shows stole the night:
Mr Loverman scored big, with Lennie James and Ariyon Bakare taking home acting awards. Bakare gave one of the night’s most emotional speeches, opening up about his past struggles with homelessness.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office wasn’t just a win for TV—it was a win for justice. The cast and creators used their moment to continue the fight for wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.
Ruth Jones Hints at More Gavin & Stacey
Fresh off her win for Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, Ruth Jones teased future team-ups with James Corden. But she joked: “Maybe it’s better not to imagine Nessa and Smithy doing laundry!”
Danny Dyer’s Double Win
Danny Dyer won Best Male Comedy Performance for Mr Bigstuff—a surprise to many, including him. Still new to comedy, he laughed: “Some people might be fuming!” Oh, and West Ham also won that day. Double celebration.
Quickfire Highlights
Alma’s Not Normal wrapped its final season with a win for Best Scripted Comedy. Could there be more in the future? Creator Sophie Willan says, “Maybe.”
Kirsty Wark was honoured with a BAFTA Fellowship and shared her hope for Newsnight’s future.
Surprise of the night? The Traitors—a huge fan favourite—walked away empty-handed, losing in all three of its categories.
With touching tributes, bold fashion, and stories that resonated, the 2025 BAFTAs reminded us why television remains such a powerful force in our lives.