Mr Loverman beat more popular dramas including Netflix's zeitgeist-capturing miniseries Baby Reindeer and ITV's agenda-setting drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. Both took home one award each, with Jessica Gunning receiving the supporting actress award and Mr Bates winning in the limited drama category.

The BAFTA TV Awards showcased diverse winners, with BBC's Mr Loverman winning two awards. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the event featured 29 awards and live performances.

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The BBC had a standout evening at the BAFTA TV Awards, taking home a remarkable 18 trophies more than any other broadcaster or streaming platform across 27 competitive categories.From gripping dramas to heartfelt documentaries and

James and co-star Ariyon Bakare have both won BAFTAs for their performances in the hit adaptation. Lennie James has said that he hopes Mr Loverman 's portrayal of an older queer Black couple "sparks conversations" after he and co-star Ariyon Bakare both won awards at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards.

DANNY Dyer bagged his first ever BAFTA TV award with ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office also among the winners at the glittering ceremony. The best and brightest of the telly industry battled it