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The Bafta TV Awards are here, and stars like Nicola Coughlan, Jodie Comer and Olivia Colman graced the red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
Leading the nominations for the awards was Channel 4 drama, It’s A Sin, followed by Netflix’s Sex Education, BBC One’s Time and Channel 4’s Help.
Kate Winslet, Sean Bean and Matthew Macfayden were among the actors nominated for awards.
Also among nominees was Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa, who had just been announced as the newest star of Doctor Who. Gatwa was nominated in the best male performance in a comedy programme category.
Nicola Coughlan arrives at the British Academy Television Awards in London. Reuters
Sir Billy Connolly received the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Fellowship during the ceremony, the academy’s highest honour which recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the arts.
With red carpets back to regular programming (including the show-stopping Met Gala last week), see the best-dressed stars at the 2022 Bafta TV Awards below.
Nicola Coughlan
Reigning star of every red carpet she graces, this one was no different for Nicola Coughlan who looked beautiful in a dramatic pink gown with oversized bows along the neckline.
Ncuti Gatwa arrives at the British Academy Television Awards in London. Reuters
Ncuti Gatwa
Man of the moment (and Bafta nominee) Ncuti Gatwa made his first appearance since being announced as the new star of “Doctor Who” at the Bafta ceremony.
The "Sex Education" star wore a low cut top with leather look tassels.
Aisling Bea arrives at the British Academy Television Awards in London, Britain. Reuters
Olivia Colman went for the ultimate chic look with an oversized blazer and trousers paired with heeled sandals and a gold clutch.
Aisling Bea
Aisling Bea looked like a modern-day Cinderella in her bright blue gown and chic updo.
Michelle Keegan
Bafta presenter Michelle Keegan looked pretty in shimmering pink on the red carpet. She complemented her look with pink drop earrings and gold heels.
Michelle Keegan.
Jodie Comer
“Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer went for a sleek look with her deep V-neck black gown and minimal accessories.
Eleanor Tomlinson
Jodie Comer. Reuters
Eleanor Tomlinson proved that sometimes the simplest dress is the chicest. The actor wore a white slip dress to the awards, with a diamond-shaped cutout on the back.
Joe Alwyn
Taylor Swift’s beau Joe Alwyn went with an all-black look, pairing his suit with a black turtleneck jumper.