Public vote opens for ‘most memorable’ TV moment of the year at 2026 BAFTAs

What was the most memorable TV moment of this past year? It’s time to have your say.

The BAFTA TV Awards for 2026 are merely months away, with the ceremony set to take place on Sunday 10 May, and now, the shortlist for the Memorable Moment Award have been announced and the public is being called on to vote for their favourite.

Each year, the Memorable Moment Award – which is currently sponsored by P&O Cruises – honours the impact of television in the UK and its power to ‘entertain, inform, and bring the nation together’.

The nominations were compiled by an ‘esteemed’ independent jury of influential TV critics, as well as TV presenter, Josie Gibson, showcasing key moments from 2025 that reflect the power of TV.

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The six nominees for this year’s P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award are…

✨ Adolescence – Jamie snaps at the psychologist
✨ Big Boys – “I didn’t make it, did I?”
✨ Blue Lights – The police are warned of an ambush plot to silence a key witness
✨ Last One Laughing – Bob… pic.twitter.com/Mes4cCjwgH

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So, what are the nominees for this year then? Which TV moments does the UK public get to pick from as the winner of the coveted award?

Nominations include moments from smash-hit TV shows like Netflix’s one-shot miniseries Adolescence, BBC’s iconic reality competition show Celebrity Traitors, and Prime Video’s side-splitting comedy show Last One Laughing.

The nominations are:

• Adolescence (Netflix) – Jamie snaps at the psychologist
• Big Boys (Channel 4) – “I didn’t make it, did I?”
• Blue Lights (BBC) – The police are warned of an ambush plot to silence a key witness
• The Celebrity Traitors (BBC) – Alan Carr wins The Celebrity Traitors
• Last One Laughing (Prime Video) – Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade’s speed date
• What It Feels Like For A Girl (BBC) – Byron leaves for Brighton to start uni, where she introduces herself as Paris.

The moment chosen to represent Adolescence is where main character Jamie becomes frustrated and then flies into a rage during his assessment by child psychologist Briony, while comedians Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade’s ‘speed date’ has been chosen to represent Last One Laughing, and of course, the moment where Alan Carr was revealed as the winner has been selected for Celebrity Traitors.

“It’s been a huge pleasure to chair this year’s jury and share in the thoughtful, passionate conversations about the standout television moments of 2025,” commented Hilary Rosen, chair of BAFTA’s Television Committee, as the shortlist was unveiled.

“From powerful drama to unmissable entertainment and brilliantly sharp comedy, the nominees reflect the creative breadth and cultural impact of best-in-class television.

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“I look forward to seeing which memorable moments resonate with the public, and the conversations they’ll spark well beyond the final vote.”

Voting is open until 9pm on Wednesday 22 April, and you can cast your vote on the BAFTA website online here.

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