Owen Cooper Shines at BAFTA TV Awards 2026: A Night of Surprises and Celebrations

Owen Cooper made history at the BAFTA TV Awards 2026 by winning the Supporting Actor award for his role in 'Adolescence.' The event celebrated various achievements in British television, with notable winners including Narges Rashidi and Steve Coogan. The ceremony, hosted by Greg Davies, also honored Dame Mary Berry and journalist Martin Lewis for their contributions to the industry. Discover the complete list of winners and highlights from this memorable night.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 11, 2026, 02:02 IST

Owen Cooper's Historic Win

At the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, young star Owen Cooper made headlines by winning the Supporting Actor award. The 16-year-old has also claimed prestigious accolades including the Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Actor Award, Gotham Award, and Independent Spirit Award for his portrayal of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy caught in a tragic event with a classmate. The ceremony, held on May 10 in London, celebrated Cooper's series Adolescence and the comedy Amandaland, both of which were major winners. Earlier, the Netflix limited series had secured two awards at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards.

Cooper's on-screen parents, played by Stephen Graham and Christine Tremarco, were also acknowledged for their performances. The event, hosted by Greg Davies, attracted notable figures such as Severance actor Adam Scott, The Studio's Seth Rogen, and The Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr. A highlight of the evening was the BAFTA fellowship awarded to Dame Mary Berry for her significant contributions to television, alongside journalist Martin Lewis, who received a special award for his impactful work in British public life.

In a surprising twist, Narges Rashidi, known for her role in Prisoner 951, took home the Leading Actress award. The audience also celebrated comedian Alan Carr's victory in the first edition of The Celebrity Traitors UK, with a second season already in the works in the Scottish Highlands.

Complete List of BAFTA TV Awards 2026 Winners

The awards ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Here’s a summary of the winners:

P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award (Public Vote)
The Celebrity Traitors
Factual Entertainment
Go Back to Where You Came From
News Coverage
Channel 4 News: Israel-Iran: The Twelve Day War
Current Affairs
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack
Daytime
Scam Interceptors
Sports Coverage
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
Soap
Eastenders

Actress in a Comedy
Katherine Parkinson, Here We Go
Actor in a Comedy
Steve Coogan, How Are You? Its Alan (Partridge)
Live Event Coverage
Ve Day 80: A Celebration to Remember
Short Form
Hustle and Run
Single Documentary
Grenfell: Uncovered
Limited Drama
Adolescence

Entertainment*
Last One Laughing
Children’s: Scripted
Crongton
Children’s: Non-Scripted
World.War.Me (Sky Kids Investigates)
Factual Series
See No Evil
Specialist Factual
Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz
Scripted Comedy
Amandaland
Reality
The Celebrity Traitors
Supporting Actress
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
Supporting Actor
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Drama Series
Code of Silence

Entertainment Performance
Bob Mortimer, Last One Laughing
Leading Actor
Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Leading Actress
Narges Rashidi, Prisoner 951
International
The Studio
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