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BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Everything you need to know

Marisa Abela, who won Leading Actress at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards
Marisa Abela, who won Leading Actress at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards (PA Wire)
  • The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards saw several unexpected wins, including Blue Lights for Best Drama and Marisa Abela for Leading Actress.
  • Industry star Abela thanked the writers for her character's development, while Lennie James, Leading Actor winner for Mr Loverman, gave a moving, impromptu speech.
  • Ruth Jones won Female Performance in a Comedy for Gavin & Stacey, and Danny Dyer took Male Performance in a Comedy for Mr Bigstuff.
  • Mr Bates vs. the Post Office won Limited Drama, prompting calls for compensation for the wrongly convicted subpostmasters.
  • Despite its popularity, The Traitors failed to secure any awards, while host Alan Cumming's performance saw mixed reactions.

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