These days, we’ll take any glamour we can get, and with a major dearth on red carpet events we are even more excited about the BAFTA TV Awards than usual. Originally scheduled for May 17th, the biggest date in British television was rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and instead aired on the BBC on Friday 31 July.
When and how can I watch the BAFTA TV Awards?
A BAFTA pre-show aired live from 6pm, and the ceremony aired live on BBC One. The whole thing is now available to view on iPlayer.
Who is hosting the BAFTA TV Awards?
Richard Ayoade – comedian, writer and star of The IT Crown – carried out the hosting duties, taking over from usual host Graham Norton. Naturally, he wasn't standing in front of a packed audience this year. Instead, he presented the event from a closed studio. Some of the winners submitted pre-recorded speeches that all the nominees were asked to record, and some were live on air via Zoom when their awards were announced.
As with the ‘real life’ events, celebrities were wrangled to read out the nominees and present the prize. Paul Mescal, Stacey Dooley, Jeff Goldblum and, um, The Muppets all got involved.
Who was nominated?
It’s an impressive year for British TV, and it’s a shame we won’t be getting a year of starry performances in one room. But it has to be said, they’d struggle to fit all this talent in the usual room. Chernobyl leads the way with an impressive 14 nominations, with The Crown also among the big hitters. Fleabag is in the running for three, with Jodie Comer of Killing Eve taking on Glenda Jackson, Samantha Morton and Suranne Jones. The Capture’s Callum Turner, Jared Harris, Stephen Graham and Takehiro Hira battle it out for Best Actor. While Virgin Media’s must-see moment prize asks the public to choose their favourite moment from the year in TV.
Who won the 2020 BAFTA TV awards?
Miniseries
Chernobyl HBO/Sky Atlantic
Female performance in a comedy programme
Sian Clifford Fleabag; BBC Three
Male performance in a comedy programme
Jamie Demetriou Stath Lets Flats; Channel 4
Entertainment performance
Mo Gilligan The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan; Channel 4
Comedy entertainment programme
Taskmaster Dave
Current affairs
Undercover: Inside China’s Digital Gulag (Exposure) ITV
News coverage
Hong Kong Protests Sky News
Leading actor
Jared Harris Chernobyl; HBO/Sky Atlantic
Leading actress
Glenda Jackson Elizabeth is Missing; BBC One
Supporting actor
Will Sharpe Giri/Haji; BBC Two/Netflix
Supporting actress
Naomi Ackie The End of the F***ing World; Channel 4/Netflix
Drama series
The End of The F***ing World Channel 4/Netflix
Single drama
The Left Behind BBC Three
Soap & continuing drama
Emmerdale ITV – WINNER
Entertainment programme
Strictly Come Dancing BBC One
Factual series
Leaving Neverland Channel 4
Features
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan BBC Two
International
When They See Us Netflix
Live event
Blue Planet Live BBC One
Reality & constructed factual
Race Across the World BBC Two
Scripted comedy
Stath Let Flats Channel 4
Short form programme
Brain In Gear BBC iPlayer
Single documentary
The Last Survivors BBC Two
Specialist factual
Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story BBC Four
Sport
2019 Rugby World Cup Final: England v South Africa ITV
Virgin Media’s must see moment (voted for by the public)
Gavin & Stacey Nessa Proposes to Smithy; BBC One
90s TV Fashion
1 of 29Moesha, Moesha
The cardigan has reached cult status thanks to Taylor Swift, but Moesha got there first with this tie-front number.
2 of 29Zara, Knit Cardigan With Buttons, £19.99
3 of 29Tia and Tamera Mowry, Sister Sister
The ultimate style lesson is twinning is winning, but Tia and Tamera's bucket hat game is definitely worth a mention.
4 of 29Urban Outfitters, Utility Bucket Hat, £18
5 of 29Vivian, Pretty Woman
Vivian taught us quite a few things about life, but one of her most valuable lessons was the importance of great tailoring, like this killer red suit.
6 of 29Mango, Linen Blazer Suit, £79.99
7 of 29Mango, Linen Suit Trousers, £49.99
8 of 29Mean Girls
Lizzo might've hit headlines for her teeny tiny bag at the AMAs last year, but the Mean Girls were doing it way before her time.
9 of 29By Far, Mini Rachel Black Semi Patent Leather, £265
10 of 29Lisa, Saved By the Bell
Kelly Kapowski gets most of the credit for being the fashionista on Saved By The Bell, but we think Lisa Turtle is the Bayside High student whose wardrobe we want to raid. From puff-sleeve tops to cowboy boots, the girl knew what she was doing.
11 of 29Aeyde, Kate Black Calf Boots, £294
12 of 29Buffy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Like Kate Middleton, Buffy and Cordelia were never afraid to embrace a little animal print. A tiger-striped slip dress is a shortcut to summer 2020 success.
13 of 29Realisation Par, The Christy In Tiger, £175
14 of 29Marissa Cooper, The OC
Marissa Cooper loved a preppy polo shirt. 2020's update is the ribbed polo jumper.
15 of 29& Other Stories, Fitted Ribbed Cardigan, £65
16 of 29Dionne, Clueless
Cher's yellow tartan co-ord might be considered the most iconic outfit from Clueless, but we would urge you to look to Dionne for fashion inspiration. Just look at that pilgrim collar — her taste was way ahead of its time.
17 of 29SEA, Marina Broderie Anglaise Cotton-Poplin Blouse, £270
18 of 29Rachel, Friends
Rachel Green's fashion wisdom had no limit — the basic polo neck, a mini skirt with knee highs, a chic work skirt suit — but her greatest hit was finding the perfect straight-leg jeans.
19 of 29Ganni, Basic Denim High-Waisted Jeans, £195
20 of 29Pulp Fiction
Mia Wallace, the ultimate cool girl, knew that a classic white shirt is a wardrobe must-have.
21 of 29Cefinn, Skyla Cotton Long-Sleeve Shirt, £150
22 of 29Gilmore Girls
The style lessons we learned from Lorelai Gilmore are endless, but one of her best take-aways is the importance of a good coat. It looks like she's even inspired Meghan and Kate.
23 of 29Victoria Beckham, Men's Coat In Camel, £2,250
24 of 29Blair Waldorf, Gossip Girl
Blair and her headbands ruled the Upper East Side - and her favourite accessory is definitely making a comeback.
25 of 29Shrimps, Melette Checked Headband, £95
26 of 29Sabrina, Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sabrina Spellman took a few fashion risks in her time, like this suede fringed halter top.
27 of 29Topshop, Black Faux Leather Fringe Jacket, £42
28 of 29Kathryn Merteuil, Cruel Intentions
We learned a lot of life lessons from Cruel Intentions, but Kathryn's mastery of a sheer top is one we will never forget.
29 of 29Miu Miu, Puffed Short-Sleeved Sheer Blouse, £860
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