Major Wins for Acclaimed Shows

At the 2025 BAFTA TV Craft Awards held in London, “Baby Reindeer,” “Richard,” and “Slow Horses” were the standout winners, each taking home two prestigious awards. Richard Gadd, the creator of “Baby Reindeer,” earned accolades for Best Drama Writer, while Veronica Tophirska was recognized as Best Director in Fiction for her work on the popular Netflix series.

Additional Award Categories and Winners

The evening also celebrated various other noteworthy productions:

• “Slow Horses”: Awarded for Editing: Fiction and Sound: Fiction
• “Ribal”: Recognized for Make-Up, Hair, and Production Design
• “Shogun”: Received honors for Photos and Lighting: Fiction
• “Bad Sisters”: Won in the Original Music: Fiction category
• “SpaCel”: For Script Casting
• “The Lord of the Rings: Power of the Power”: Special Visual and Graphic Effects
• “Sweet Pair”: Title and Graphic Identity

Special Recognition for Long-Term Contributions

A significant highlight of the ceremony was the BAFTA Special Award, presented to the BBC Soap “EastEnders.” This accolade was given in appreciation of the show’s ongoing commitment to nurturing new talent through various trainee schemes.

The Upcoming BAFTA TV Awards

The BAFTA TV Craft Awards form part of the broader celebration of television talent in the UK. The Performance categories and additional awards will be showcased during the BAFTA TV Awards, scheduled to take place on May 11th at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The event will be hosted by Alan Cumming.

Leading Nominations

“Baby Reindeer” led the nominations across both BAFTA TV and TV Craft Awards with a total of eight nominations, trailing only behind “Richard,” “Slow Horses,” and “Mr. Bates vs The Post Office.”