BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Baby Reindeer, Blue Lights and more Irish shows shine bright at nominations
Lola Petticrew and Nicola Coughlan. Petticrew has been nominated for Leading Actress award for her role as Dolours Price in Disney+’s Say Nothing, and Coughlan received a nomination for Best Female Performance in Comedy category for her work in Big Mood.
Irish talent shines across multiple BAFTA TV categories
The Irish entertainment community has represented itself through many more categories than these particular nominations. The television drama Blue Lights received recognition for Best Drama Series, which strengthens the profile of Irish storytelling skills. Graham Norton received his 18th nomination with recognition for his work on The Graham Norton Show in the Best Entertainment Performance category. The Disney+ drama Rivals achieved six nominations for its production starring Irish actors Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit.
The Netflix release Baby Reindeer takes the biggest bet with eight nomination wins, including Best Actor for Richard Gadd and Supporting Actress for Jessica Gunning. Gadd adapted his show based on actual past events, drawing recognition from viewers, especially following a female claim to being the basis of character in the show. ITV produced Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and Apple TV+ aired Slow Horses, with each earning six nominations.
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Top-tier performances dominate acting categories
The competitors in the Leading Actress division exhibit compelling acting prowess. Among the nominees alongside Petticrew include Monica Dolan for Sherwood, Anna Maxwell Martin for Until I Kill You, Billie Piper for Scoop, and Marisa Abela for Industry. The role of Dolan in Mr Bates vs The Post
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