Adolescence Wins Record Four BAFTA TV Awards
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- Adolescence won four BAFTA TV Awards – Best Limited Drama, Leading Actor (Stephen Graham), Supporting Actor (Owen Cooper) and Supporting Actress (Christine Tremarco).
- Adolescence also secured two BAFTA TV Craft awards earlier in the season.
- Owen Cooper became the youngest actor to win the four major television acting awards (Emmy, Critics’ Choice, Golden Globe, Actor Award) for a single performance, now adding a BAFTA.
- Adolescence surpassed previous BAFTA record‑holders Killing Eve and Happy Valley, which each had three wins.
- The Studio (Apple TV) won the International BAFTA and became the first comedy to sweep all major awards in a single season, also holding the record for most Emmy wins by a freshman comedy (13).
Why it matters: Netflix gains prestige and subscriber appeal from ‘Adolescence’s BAFTA sweep, while Apple TV leverages ‘The Studio’s historic win to attract comedy fans and advertisers, reinforcing both platforms’ competitive edge in premium TV.
