“Adolescence” and “The Celebrity Traitors” Garner Top Honors at BAFTA Television Craft Awards
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“Adolescence” and “The Celebrity Traitors” Garner Top Honors at BAFTA Television Craft Awards

authorBy Stephen King
DateApr 27, 2026
Read Time2 min

At the recent BAFTA Television Craft Awards, both the drama series 'Adolescence' and the reality program 'The Celebrity Traitors' distinguished themselves by winning two awards each, underscoring their exceptional technical and artistic merits in the competitive television landscape.

'Adolescence,' a compelling Netflix series focusing on the intricate lives of teenagers, was honored with the Fiction Director award for its helmer, Philip Barantini, and its sound team also secured a win in the fiction sound category, acknowledging their profound contribution to the show's immersive storytelling. Concurrently, 'The Celebrity Traitors' garnered recognition for its entertainment craft team and for excellence in factual sound, celebrating the innovative and precise efforts that bring the program to life.

Other notable winners included Maja Meschede for costume design on the Disney+ production 'A Thousand Blows,' and the hair and make-up department for Sky's 'Amadeus.' Jessica Dannheisser received an award for factual original music for 'The Last Musician Of Auschwitz,' while Tom Rowlands was celebrated in the fiction original music category for 'Mussolini: Son Of The Century.' Will Smith also claimed his inaugural BAFTA for drama writing for the acclaimed Apple TV series 'Slow Horses,' demonstrating the diverse talent recognized at the ceremony held in London.

The BAFTA Television Craft Awards showcase the incredible talent and meticulous effort that go into creating captivating television. These awards not only celebrate the winners but also inspire future productions to aim for even greater heights of creativity and technical brilliance, proving that dedication and innovation are key to success in the entertainment industry.

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