The Bafta TV nominations for 2020 have been announced, with the miniseries “Chernobyl” leading the pack with 14 nods. “The Crown” from Netflix also received seven nominations. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Bafta Television Awards will be held behind closed doors on July 31.
The ceremony will be hosted by BAFTA-winning comedian Richard Ayoade from a closed studio. Winners will give their acceptance speeches virtually, and the craft awards will be hosted by Stephen Mangan.
Below is the full list of nominations:
– Leading actress
– Jodie Comer, Killing Eve – BBC One
– Glenda Jackson, Elizabeth is Missing – BBC One
– Suranne Jones, Gentleman Jack – BBC One
– Samantha Morton, I Am Kirsty – Channel 4
– Leading actor
– Stephen Graham, The Virtues – Channel 4
– Jared Harris, Chernobyl – Sky Atlantic
– Takehiro Hira, Giri/Haji – BBC Two
– Callum Turner, The Capture – BBC One
– Supporting actress
– Naomi Ackie, The End of the F***ing World – Channel 4
– Helen Behan, The Virtues – Channel 4
– Helena Bonham Carter, The Crown – Netflix
– Jasmine Jobson, Top Boy – Netflix
– Supporting actor
– Joe Absolom, A Confession – ITV
– Josh O’Connor, The Crown – Netflix
– Will Sharpe, Giri/Haji – BBC Two
– Stellan Skarsgard, Chernobyl – Sky Atlantic
And the list goes on for categories like Entertainment performance, Drama series, Mini-series, Soap and continuing drama, International, Entertainment programme, and so on for various genres and formats.
The full list captures numerous shows and performances from different platforms and genres, showcasing the diversity and talent in the television industry.