Celebrating Behind-the-Scenes Talent at the 27th BAFTA Television Craft Awards

The 27th BAFTA Television Craft Awards recently took place in London, honoring the unsung heroes of television. Hosted by Greg Davies, the event celebrated outstanding achievements in various categories, with notable winners including 'Adolescence' and 'The Celebrity Traitors.' The ceremony recognized emerging talents and awarded special honors, highlighting the importance of the creative teams behind popular shows. 'Adolescence' continues to shine, having won multiple awards at both the BAFTAs and the Golden Globes, with young star Owen Cooper making history. Read on to explore the full list of winners and the impact of these awards on the television industry.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 27, 2026, 07:37 IST

Honoring Creative Minds in Television

While actors often take center stage, the success of a television show relies heavily on the contributions of a dedicated team. Writers, directors, and various crew members frequently go unrecognized for their vital roles. The 27th BAFTA Television Craft Awards recently took place at The Brewery in London, where the British Academy gathered to honor these creative individuals. Hosted by comedian Greg Davies, the event celebrated outstanding achievements across numerous technical and artistic categories. Notable winners included Adolescence, The Celebrity Traitors, Andor, Amadeus, Big Boys, and Reunion. Both Adolescence and The Celebrity Traitors were particularly distinguished, each receiving two awards. The Emerging Talent accolades were awarded to Olaide Sadiq, director of Grenfell: Uncovered, and Janice Okoh, writer of Just Act Normal. Additionally, Simone Pennant MBE was honored with a special BAFTA recognition.

Complete Winners List from the BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2026

Here’s a look at the complete list of winners:

Children’s Craft Team: The Very Small Creatures

Costume Design: A Thousand Blows

Director: Factual: Vietnam: The War That Changed America

Director: Fiction: Adolescence

Director: Multi-Camera: Super Sunday – Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

Editing: Factual: Gaza: Doctors Under Attack

Editing: Fiction: Prisoner 951

Emerging Talent: Factual: Olaide Sadiq (Director, Grenfell: Uncovered)

Emerging Talent: Fiction: Janice Okoh (Writer, Just Act Normal)

Entertainment Craft Team: The Celebrity Traitors

Make Up & Hair Design: Amadeus

Original Music: Factual: The Last Musician of Auschwitz

Original Music: Fiction: Mussolini: Son of the Century

Photography & Lighting: Fiction: Trespasses

Photography: Factual: Our Land: Israel’s Other War

Production Design: Juice

Scripted Casting: Reunion

Sound: Factual: The Celebrity Traitors

Sound: Fiction: Adolescence

Special Award: Simone Pennant

Special, Visual And Graphic Effects: Andor

Titles & Graphic Identity: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025

Writer: Comedy: Big Boys

Writer: Drama: Slow Horses

Adolescence's Continued Success

Netflix’s limited series Adolescence has been on a winning streak, garnering significant accolades over the past year. At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards (2025), it achieved eight wins, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. This critically acclaimed drama, recognized for its unique one-take filming technique, featured Owen Cooper, who made history as the youngest recipient of the Best Male Actor award. The series also celebrated wins for Stephen Graham and director Philip Barantini. Earlier this year, Adolescence made headlines at the Golden Globes, where Cooper became the youngest winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series, triumphing over seasoned actors like Billy Crudup and Jason Isaacs.