Greg Davies to Host 2026 BAFTA TV Awards

Comedian Greg Davies will host the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards on May 10 at London's Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank Centre. The ceremony, broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer from 7 p.m., celebrates top achievements in British television and follows last year's event, which drew an average audience of 2.5 million viewers.

The 57-year-old star expressed enthusiasm for the role, stating, "I am thrilled to be presenting the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. I see the whole event as an opportunity to wave a flag for this beloved medium and, with the exception of one commissioner, two execs and a costar that I have personal beef with, I will do everything in a night of warm celebration for all."

Davies, born in St Asaph, Wales, and raised in Shropshire, began his career as a secondary school teacher of English and drama for 13 years. An ex-girlfriend encouraged him to pursue comedy, leading him to start stand-up in 2005 after building "thick enough skin." His television debut came as Big Greg on children's show Dick and Dom in da Bungalow, followed by work with sketch group We Are Klang.

Breakthrough fame arrived with his role as the acerbic headteacher Mr. Gilbert in...