The 2026 BAFTA Television Awards nominations have been announced, with Adolescence leading the field with eleven nominations, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series, created by Stephen Graham (A Thousand Blows, Boiling Point) and Jack Thorne (Toxic Town, Help), stands out as this year’s top contender, continuing its strong run through awards season.
Its nominations span multiple major categories, indicating broad voter support. Close behind is A Thousand Blows, which picked up seven nominations and remains one of the other major titles in the race. The recognition for Adolescence reflects its continued momentum with both critics and audiences. The series has built a strong presence throughout the year, and its performance at the BAFTAs reinforces its position as one of the most talked-about shows of the season.
Other titles also received multiple nominations, including Andor and Trespasses, while entertainment and reality programs like The Traitors were recognized in their respective categories. The nominations highlight a mix of genres, showing how drama, factual programming, and unscripted series continue to compete alongside one another.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, this year’s nominations reflect a wide range of programming across both streaming platforms and traditional broadcasters. The list includes a mix of returning series and newer projects, pointing to a competitive year across the industry.
mxdwn has previously followed Adolescence as it gained momentum throughout the awards season. Earlier coverage highlighted how the series, alongside The Pitt, continued strong run at the Critics’ Choice Awards, signaling early recognition across major ceremonies. Additional reporting also tracked its success at the 2025 Emmys, where it stood out among top winners and helped cement its place as one of the year’s leading dramas. With eleven nominations, Adolescence now enters the BAFTA Television Awards as the clear frontrunner.
View the complete TV nominees below:
Best Drama Series
A Thousand Blows
Blue Lights
Code of Silence
This City Is Ours
Best Limited Drama
Adolescence
Trespasses
The Listeners
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Best International Series
Andor
The Bear
Shōgun
True Detective: Night Country
Best Scripted Comedy
Alma’s Not Normal
Brassic
Extraordinary
Such Brave Girls
Best Leading Actress
BILLIE PIPER / Sam McAlister — “SCOOP”
JODIE COMER / Woman — “THE END WE START FROM”
MAXINE PEAKE / Dolours Price — “SAY NOTHING”
SARAH LANCASHIRE / Julia Child — “JULIA”
Best Leading Actor
DAVID TENNANT / Tony Baddingham — “RIVALS”
GARY OLDMAN / Jackson Lamb — “SLOW HORSES”
LENNIE JAMES / Barrington Walker — “MR LOVERMAN”
TOBY JONES / Alan Bates — “MR BATES VS THE POST OFFICE”
Best Supporting Actress
ELIZABETH DEBICKI / Princess Diana — “THE CROWN”
HARRIET WALTER / Lady Caroline Collingwood — “SUCCESSION”
LESLEY MANVILLE / Princess Margaret — “THE CROWN”
NICOLA WALKER / Hannah Stern — “THE SPLIT”
Best Supporting Actor
AMIT SHAH / Faisal Bhatti — “HAPPY VALLEY”
JACK LOWDEN / River Cartwright — “SLOW HORSES”
MATTHEW MACFADYEN / Tom Wambsgans — “SUCCESSION”
PAAPA ESSIEDU / George Addo — “THE LAZARUS PROJECT”
Best Female Performance in a Comedy
ANJANA VASAN / Amina Hussain — “WE ARE LADY PARTS”
DAISY MAY COOPER / Nic — “AM I BEING UNREASONABLE?”
SOPHIE WILLAN / Alma Nuthall — “ALMA’S NOT NORMAL”
MÁIRÉAD TYERS / Jen — “EXTRAORDINARY”
Best Male Performance in a Comedy
DANNY DYER / Lee Campbell — “MR BIGSTUFF”
HAMMED ANIMASHAUN / Dom — “BLACK OPS”
JAMIE DEMETRIOU / Various — “A WHOLE LIFETIME WITH JAMIE DEMETRIOU”
JOSEPH GILGUN / Vinnie O’Neill — “BRASSIC”