- Multi-platinum selling singer George Ezra to lead the celebrations with a red-carpet performance of his brand-new single ‘Green Green Grass’
- Presenters Vick Hope and Zeze Millz to host the Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards red-carpet show
- Hits Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson to take over BAFTA’s official Instagram account bringing audiences at home even closer to the red-carpet
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BAFTA has today announced further details for the 2022 Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards, revealing that BRIT Award-winning singer George Ezra will kick off proceedings with an exclusive red-carpet performance of his new single ‘Green Green Grass’. The Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards will be broadcast on Sunday 8 May at 6pm on BBC One.
George Ezra said: “I am looking forward to some fun on the BAFTA red-carpet next Sunday with my band. It will be an honour to perform at the biggest night on TV and amongst some incredibly talented stars!”
BAFTA has also today confirmed that award-winning TV and Radio presenter Vick Hope and TV presenter Zeze Millz will host the Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards red carpet show, which will stream on BAFTA’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Offering unrivalled access as proceedings get underway and backstage for Virgin Media, Vick will also be the first presenter to greet winners as they come off-stage. Additionally, Hits Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson will take over BAFTA’s Instagram. Sam will connect with an inaugural squad of at-home content creators (BAFTA Social Squad) bringing audiences at home even closer to their favourite TV stars.
Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards and Content, said: “We’re delighted to be returning to a full in-person ceremony back at the Royal Festival Hall on 8 May and are so excited that the wonderfully talented George Ezra will be kicking off the evening with a live performance of his brand new single live from the red carpet. We are also thrilled to have Vick Hope and Zeze Millz as our red carpet hosts as well as Sam Thompson leading the charge as our dedicated social media host. Together, they will bring viewers all of the excitement of the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards directly to their homes.”
The Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards is the highlight of the television calendar, recognising the incredible quality and variety of television enjoyed in 2021, with shows such as It’s A Sin, We Are Lady Parts, Landscapers, Help and Time leading the nominations. As previously announced, presenter, comedian, writer, actor and director, Richard Ayoade, will again host the ceremony.
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The Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday 8 May, hosted by Richard Ayoade and broadcast at 6pm on BBC One.
The full nominations for this year’s awards can be found here.
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