Netflix's 'Adolescence' and 'The Celebrity Traitors' Emerge as Dual Winners at 2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards

Netflix drama and reality competition share top honors at prestigious ceremony in London

Netflix's acclaimed drama series "Adolescence" and the popular reality competition "The Celebrity Traitors" each claimed two awards at the 2026 BAFTA Television Craft Awards, which took place in London on Sunday, establishing themselves as standout productions across the television industry.

The ceremony, which recognizes outstanding technical and creative achievement in television production from 2024, was presented by comedian Maisie Adam at The Brewery, a converted 18th-century venue in the British capital.

Major Individual Winners

Among the most prestigious individual accolades, screenwriter Will Smith secured the drama writer award for his work on "Slow Horses." Director Philip Barantini claimed the best director in fiction honor for his contribution to "Adolescence," which has amassed significant recognition across the BAFTA Television Awards season.

Broader Recognition Across Industry

Beyond the dual winners, numerous productions earned recognition at the ceremony. Additional honored programs included:

• "Andor"
• "Amadeus"
• "Reunion"
• "Trespasses"
• "The Last Musician of Auschwitz"
• "Mussolini: Son of the Century"

Nominations Landscape

"Adolescence" has demonstrated remarkable strength throughout the awards season, securing 11 total nominations across both the Craft Awards and the primary Television Awards. Disney+'s "A Thousand Blows" follows as the second most-nominated program with seven nominations.

Upcoming BAFTA Television Awards

The main BAFTA Television Awards ceremony will proceed on Sunday, May 10, at London's Royal Festival Hall. Comedian and "Taskmaster" host Greg Davies will serve as master of ceremonies for the event.