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BAFTA albert Annual Review of 2021 reveals TV emissions stay low post-lockdown as industry turns attention to making impact on screen.

14 June 2022
  • albert’s Annual Review of 2021 reflects on a significant year for the TV industry with huge efforts made in tackling climate change despite challenging conditions.
  • albert Carbon Calculator data revealed the average hour of TV in 2021 contributed 5.7t CO2e per hour – a 30% increase from 2020.   
  • Travel remains the largest part of a production’s footprint. 
  • Industry recognises unique role in engaging audiences with the climate crisis. 
Event: BAFTA Elevate Launch EventDate: Monday 23 May 2022Venue: BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London-Area: Group Shot

BAFTA unveils trailblazing producers selected for 2022 Elevate initiative

24 May 2022

20 producers from under-represented backgrounds, working in film and television, will receive support to help them break through barriers in the industry 

  • New for 2022, the BAFTA Elevate programme is now 24 months to increase the level of support and access to bespoke networking and career opportunities
  • Latest cohort selected by a panel of industry experts led by Nahrein Kemp and  including Annabel Jones, Cameron Roach, Fozia Khan, and Marcus Ryder 
  • Accompanying photography is available HERE
Event: BAFTA Celebrates The Reopening of 195 PiccadillyDate: Wednesday 18 May 2022Venue: BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London-Area: Donor Wall Artist Maya Simms

BAFTA unveils bespoke art installation at event to thank donors who supported the redevelopment of BAFTA 195 Piccadilly

18 May 2022

Designed by upcoming artist, Maya Simms, the installation will be permanently displayed in 195 Piccadilly and features the names of those who supported the arts charity’s redevelopment project

  • 195 Piccadilly will allow BAFTA to dramatically expand its learning and new talent development programme
  • Barbara Broccoli CBE, Martin Freeman, Joanna Scanlon, Susan Wokoma, Gemma Whelan, Kit Connor, Will Gao, Luke Thompson, Dexter Fletcher and Sandy Powell OBE were among the guests at the event
  • Photography from the night will be available here and from REX/Shutterstock
Event: British Academy Games AwardsDate: Thursday 4 April 2019Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, LondonHost: Dara Ó Briain -Area: Carlo Paloni Master-Set

Winners announced: Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards in 2022

8 May 2022
  • BIG ZUU’S BIG EATS WINS TWO BAFTAs
  • JODIE COMER WINS LEADING ACTRESS AND CATHY TYSON WINS SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR HELP
  • SEAN BEAN WINS LEADING ACTOR FOR TIME
  • MATTHEW MACFAYDEN WINS SUPPORTING ACTOR FOR SUCCESSION
  • SIR BILLY CONNELLY RECEIVES THE FELLOWSHIP
  • STRICTLY COME DANCING ROSE AND GIOVANNI’S SILENT DANCE TO “SYMPHONY” WINS VIRGIN MEDIA’S MUST-SEE MOMENT
Event: Heads on Sticks Photocall for the Virgin Media British Academy Television AwardsDate: Thursday 5 May 2022Venue: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd., London-

Attendees confirmed for this Sunday’s Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards

6 May 2022

Adjana Vasan, Allison Hammond, Ant & Dec, Big Zuu, Cast of It’s A Sin, Dermot O’Leary, Emily Mortimer, Emily Watson, Giovanni Pernice, Jodie Comer, Judi Love, Mo Gilligan,Nicola Coughlan, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sharon Horgan, Stephen Graham, Steve McQueen and Suranne Jones, amongst those confirmed to attend star-studded event.

Presenters to include Aimee Lou Wood, Camille Cottin, Chris McCausland, Helen George, Joe Locke, Katie Piper, Lee Mack, Lennie James, Lorraine Kelly, Martin Freeman, Michelle Keegan, Munya Chawawa, Ncuti Gatwa, Olivia Colman, Rochelle Humes, Ross Kemp, Suranne Jones and Tom Daley.

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