Cumming, who also hosted the BAFTA TV Awards last year, described the film awards as "a night like no other" when he was announced in December. How to watch the 2026 BAFTAsYou can watch the show in the UK on BBC One and iPlayer from 19:00 GMT. The only Brit up for best actor or actress this year is Robert Aramayo for I Swear, the critically-acclaimed biopic of Tourette's campaigner John Davidson. Ireland has two nominations this year, with Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in the running for best actress and best supporting actor. There are no Brits in the best actress category.

Source: The Times February 22, 2026 13:06 UTC