It’s officially awards season and next up are the 2025 BAFTA Awards!
Following the Golden Globes but ahead of the Oscars in the awards season schedule, the BAFTAs annually honour the best British and international contributions to film.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about this year’s BAFTAs…
How to watch the BAFTA Awards 2025?
At this stage, the only way Australians can watch the 2025 BAFTAs is via BritBox.
We’ll keep you posted if a free-to-air channel decides to broadcast the awards ceremony.
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What time are BAFTA nominations announced in 2025?
The 2025 BAFTA Award nominations were announced on January 15, 2025. You can read the complete list of nominations here.
What date are the BAFTA Awards?
The 2025 BAFTA Awards will take place on February 16, 2025 (February 17 for Australians).
Are there two BAFTA ceremonies?
Yes!
From 1968 to 1997, the BAFTA Film and Television Awards were presented together; similar to how the Golden Globes honour both film and television.
However, since 1998, the BAFTA Awards have focused just on film and another ceremony, the BAFTA Television Awards, is held to honour television shows.
Is the BAFTA Awards equivalent to the Oscars?
The BAFTA Awards are the British equivalent of the Academy Awards (more popularly known as the Oscars), yes.
Who is hosting the 2025 BAFTA Awards?
David Tennant — of Doctor Who, Mary Queen of Scots and Broadchurch fame — is set to host this year’s BAFTA Awards.
The actor hosted the ceremony last year too.
What does BAFTA stand for?
BAFTA stands for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. As aforementioned, the BAFTA Awards annually honour the best British and international contributions to film.
However, the BAFTA Television Awards annually honour the best British and international contributions to television.
