BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2026 Winners: Adolescence To The Celebrity Traitors - Check Full List

While actors often become the face of a show, it takes a whole team to bring it to life. Writers, directors, and many other crew members rarely receive the recognition they deserve for their work. However, the 27th BAFTA Television Craft Awards brought the British Academy together to honour and celebrate these creative professionals who work behind the scenes in television. Held at The Brewery in London and hosted by comedian Greg Davies, the ceremony highlighted excellence across a range of technical and artistic categories. Major winners of the night included Adolescence, The Celebrity Traitors, Andor, Amadeus, Big Boys, and Reunion. Both Adolescence and The Celebrity Traitors stood out with two awards each. Emerging talent honours went to Grenfell:

Uncovered director Olaide Sadiq and Just Act Normal writer Janice Okoh. Meanwhile, Simone Pennant MBE received a special BAFTA recognition.

BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2026 Winners List

Take a look at the full winners' list here:Children’s Craft TeamThe Very Small CreaturesCostume DesignA Thousand BlowsDirector: FactualVietnam: The War That Changed AmericaDirector: FictionAdolescenceDirector: Multi-CameraSuper Sunday – Liverpool v Tottenham HotspurEditing: FactualGaza: Doctors Under AttackEditing: FictionPrisoner 951Emerging Talent: FactualOlaide Sadiq (Director, Grenfell: Uncovered)Emerging Talent: FictionJanice Okoh (Writer, Just Act Normal)Entertainment Craft TeamThe Celebrity TraitorsMake Up & Hair DesignAmadeusOriginal Music: FactualThe Last Musician of AuschwitzOriginal Music: FictionMussolini: Son of the CenturyPhotography & Lighting: FictionTrespassesPhotography: FactualOur Land: Israel’s Other WarProduction DesignJuiceScripted CastingReunionSound: FactualThe Celebrity TraitorsSound: FictionAdolescenceSpecial Award Simone PennantSpecial, Visual And Graphic EffectsAndorTitles & Graphic IdentityUEFA Women’s Euro 2025Writer: ComedyBig BoysWriter: DramaSlow Horses

Adolescene Continues Its Winning Streak

Notably, Netflix’s limited series Adolescence has been winning major awards over the past year. At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards (2025), it secured eight wins, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. The critically praised drama, known for its one-take filming style, starred Owen Cooper. The 15-year-old star became the youngest best male actor winner in history. It also earned honours for Stephen Graham and director Philip Barantini.Earlier this year, Adolescene also created history at the Golden Globes. Cooper was the youngest ever winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for the Netflix success. He beat seasoned veterans Billy Crudup (The Morning Show), Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus), and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus) to take home top honours at the event.