Damian Lewis makes rare appearance with his daughter Manon, 18, and son Gulliver, 17, on the red carpet at BAFTA TV Awards – four years after the death of their mother Helen McCrory

Damian Lewis and his children Manon and Gulliver made a rare joint appearance as they attended the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday.

The actor, 54, was up for a Supporting Actor nod for his role as King Henry VIII in BBC’s Wolf Hall – a mini-series that tells the story of Thomas Cromwell- but missed out.

He looked handsome for the glitzy event as he arrived in a black two-piece suit which he layered over a crisp white shirt and a thin black tie. 

Damian was supported by his two children Manon, 18, and Gulliver, 17, who appeared proud of their father. 

Manon looked chic in a black halter neck dress which she paired with suede black court heels and a sparkly gold bag. 

Gulliver looked the spitting image of his father as he also stepped out in a tailored black two-piece suit and a white shirt.  

Damian Lewis and his children Manon and Gulliver made a sweet joint appearance as they attended the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards (L to R: Gulliver, Damian Lewis and Manon)

The actor, 54, was up for a Supporting Actor nod for his role as King Henry VIII in BBC’s Wolf Hall – a mini-series that tells the story of Thomas Cromwell- but missed out 

Lewis starred as the famous monarch in the BBC’s adaptation of the Wolf Hall trilogy. 

The first series was broadcast in 2015 and documented Thomas Cromwell’s rapid rise to power.

Based on Dame Hilary Mantel’s novel of the same name, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light picks up where the last series ended in the aftermath of the execution of Queen Anne Boleyn.

While the death of the Queen has left the King free to marry again, the politics at court are deadlier than ever before.

An isolated and increasingly desperate Cromwell, played again by Sir Mark Rylance, will stop at nothing to cling on to power, while an increasingly paranoid King Henry, played by Lewis, is proving more difficult to please.

Damian’s wife of 14 years, Helen McCrory, who he shares with his children with, tragically passed away in April 2021 after a secret battle with breast cancer, aged 52. 

Shortly after Helen’s death, Damian wrote a heartbreaking tribute to his late wife in The Times where he revealed she wanted him to find love again – joking his children have said that their mother ‘wanted daddy to have lots of girlfriends’.

Before this outing, the last time he was spotted with his two child was when they attended the Burberry LFW show earlier this year.

He looked handsome for the glitzy event as he arrived in a black two-piece suit which he layered over a crisp white shirt and a thin black tie

Damian was supported by his two children Manon, 18, and Gulliver, 17, who appeared proud of their father

Lewis starred as the famous monarch in the BBC’s adaptation of the Wolf Hall trilogy. The first series was broadcast in 2015 and documented Thomas Cromwell’s rapid rise to power

Damian’s wife of 14 years, Helen McCrory , who he shares with his children with, tragically passed away in April 2021 after a secret battle with breast cancer , aged 52

Damian looked ever the proud dad as he wrapped his arms around his children, who he shared with Helen. 

Damian spoke about the qualities his children had inherited from their mother in a sweet tribute to Helen in The Times, as he opened up on the absence her death had left in their lives.

He said: ‘She’s left our beautiful children, Manon and Gully, too early, but they have been prepared for life.

‘They have in them the fearlessness, wit, curiosity, talent and beauty of their mother. She has exhorted us to be courageous and not afraid. 

‘As she said repeatedly to the children, “Don’t be sad, because even though I’m about to snuff it, I’ve lived the life I wanted to”.’

Their fashion week outing comes after Damian revealed what life is really like with his ‘noisy family’ and the one mistake he thinks he made with his children.

He opened up about his very private family life to Nick Grimshaw and Angela Harnett on an episode of their podcast Dish in October, telling them that while the family all get on very well, he is no longer allowed to cook for his daughter.

The Wolf Hall star explained: ‘Yeah, I do cook. I like it. My daughter won’t let me cook for her anymore. She’s vegetarian and she’s become very particular about how she cooks. I bought her an air fryer’. 

The 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises is taking place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.

The star-studded evening will see a slew of celebrities take home awards celebrating excellence in TV, as well as a line-up of standout performances.

Global music stars Jessie J and Tom Grennan are both set to put on a show at the ceremony, with powerhouse Jessie singing The Award Goes To as her first TV performance in six years.

Meanwhile, multi-platinum popstar Tom will play his brand new track Full Attention, in a TV exclusive. 

Both performances will air during the awards ceremony on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 11 May at 7pm. 

In addition, BAFTA has confirmed award-winning concert violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami will be performing Apple Tree for the In Memoriam tribute.

Speaking about her performance, Jessie J said: ‘I haven’t sung on British television in years. What a way to come back, it’s an honour. But who will the award go to, that’s the question.’

Meanwhile, Tom added: ‘It’s a real honour to have been invited by such a prestigious event as BAFTA to perform in front of so many esteemed actors and creatives.’

For the first time, Scottish actor, writer, producer and presenter Alan Cumming will host the glitzy eremony

For the first time, Scottish actor, writer, producer and presenter Alan Cumming will host the glitzy eremony. 

Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards & Content at BAFTA, said: ‘We’re delighted that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year’s BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises.

‘He will definitely bring a playful sense of mischief and fun to the ceremony, so audiences should expect the unexpected at Britain’s biggest celebration of TV on Sunday 11 May.’

Elsewhere, the nominations for the BAFTA Television Awards 2025 P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award have been announced.

From Gavin and Stacey, to The Traitors and Bridgerton, six of this year’s most acclaimed TV shows are set to battle it out for one of the ceremony’s biggest accolades.

The category is the only award in which the public will be able to have their say and vote for their favourite scene.

Last year’s BAFTA Television Awards delivered an average audience of 2.7 million on BBC One and iPlayer, whilst social media coverage of the night received over 7 million views. 

Strictly Come Dancing has been snubbed of a nomination for the first time in the show’s 20-year history 

Meanwhile, Netflix phenomenon Baby Reindeer led the pack with an incredible eight nominations after it proved a global success following its release last year 

In the Limited Drama category, Baby Reindeer will face ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which was based on one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history

In terms of other nominations, Strictly Come Dancing has been snubbed of a nomination for the first time in the show’s 20-year history.

The BBC favourite had been nominated in the Entertainment Programme category every year since the rebooted version of the show launched in 2004.

Meanwhile, Netflix phenomenon Baby Reindeer led the pack with an incredible eight nominations after it proved a global success following its release last year.

Richard Gadd who wrote and starred in the series about his own experiences of being stalked is up for Leading Actor, while his co-star Jessica Gunning is in the running for the Supporting Actress award.

In the Limited Drama category, Baby Reindeer will face ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which was based on one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office received a total of six nominations, while Disney series Rivals and Apple TV’s Slow Horses also had the same amount of nods.

Ant and Dec, The Traitors and Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out are among the nominees for best entertainment performance.

The best leading actress nominees are Anna Maxwell Martin (Until I Kill You), Billie Piper (Scoop), Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing), Marisa Abela (Industry), Monica Dolan (Mr Bates vs The Post Office) and Sharon D Clarke (Mr Loverman).

David Tennant (Rivals), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Lennie James (Mr Loverman), Martin Freeman (The Responder) and Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs The Post Office) take on Gadd for the best actor accolade.

Disney series Rivals (pictured Emily Atack who starred in the series) and Apple TV’s Slow Horses also had the same amount of nods 

The best leading actress nominees was Anna Maxwell Martin (Until I Kill You)

Soap star Danny Dyer is among the group who have received their first Bafta nomination in the best male comedy performance category for his role in Mr Bigstuff

A total of 21 out of 44 nominees in the performance categories have received their first BAFTA Television Awards nomination.

Soap star Danny Dyer is among the group who have received their first Bafta nomination in the best male comedy performance category for his role in Mr Bigstuff.

In the prestigious best drama category, crime dramas Blue Lights and Sherwood will take on superhero series Supacell and acclaimed period drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.

Jane Millichip, CEO of Bafta, said: ‘2024 was a standout year for television, testified by the 134 brilliant programmes nominated by BAFTA members.

‘The power of television to drive national conversation, to tap into the stories of public interest, and to inspire societal change, is second to none. And to do this through every genre is even more impressive.

‘The drama of sport, the truth of fiction, the humanity of documentary, the poignancy of comedy, serious entertainment – this year’s nominees reflect every aspect of the human condition.

‘UK television is at the top of its game, and it is a privilege at Bafta to showcase the work of our incredibly talented nominees at the Bafta Television Craft Awards and Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises. Tune into BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 11, not only to find out who wins, but to inspire your next watchlist.’ 

And the official wine sponsor of the evening, Casillero del Diablo, will once again be the drink of choice for winners, nominees, celebrities, and VIP guests alike. 

2025 TV BAFTA NOMINATIONS

Drama Series 

Blue Lights (BBC One)

Sherwood (BBC One)

Supacell (Netflix)

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One)

Limited Drama 

Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Lost Boys and Fairies (BBC One)

Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV1) – WINNER

One Day (Netflix)

International 

After The Party (Channel 4)

Colin From Accounts (BBC Two)

Say Nothing (Disney+)

Shogun (Disney+)

True Detective: Night Country (Sky Atlantic)

You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolfpack, Netflix

Shogun (Disney+) is up for the Best International TV Show award 

Leading Actress 

Anna Maxwell Martin, Until I Kill You (ITV1)

Billie Piper, Scoop (Netflix)

Lola Petticrew, Say Nothing (Disney+)

Marisa Abela, Industry (BBC One)

Monia Dolan, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1)

Sharon D Clarke, Mr Loverman (BBC One)

Leading Actor 

David Tennant, Rivals (Disney+)

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)

Lennie James, Mr Loverman (BBC One)

Martin Freeman, The Responder (BBC One)

Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Toby Jones, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1)

Female Performance in a Comedy 

Anjana Vasan, We Are Lady Parts (Channel 4)

Kate O’Flynn, Everyone Else Burns Channel 4)

Lolly Adefope, The Franchise (Sky Comedy)

Nicola Coughlan, Big Mood (Channel 4)

Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey (BBC One) – WINNER

Sophie Willan, Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two) 

David Tennant is up for the Leading Actor award for his role in Rivals

Scripted Comedy 

Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two)

Brassic (Sky Max)

G’Wed (ITV1)

Ludwig (BBC One)

Specialist Factual 

Atomic People (BBC Two)

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (National Geographic)

Children of the Cult (ITV1)

Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain (Channel 4)

Reality  

Dragons’ Den (BBC One)

The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4)

Love Is Blind (Channel 4)

The Traitors (BBC One)

Current Affairs 

Storyville: Life and Death in Gaza (BBC)

Maternity: Broken Trust (ITV1)

State of Rage (Channel 4)

Ukraine’s War: The Other Side (ITV1)

Shortform

Brown Brit (Channel 4)

Peaked (Channel 4)

Quiet Life (BBC Three) – WINNER

Spud (BBC Three)

BBC’s Race Across The World is nominated is Factual Entertainment

Factual Entertainment 

In Vogue: The 90s (Vogue Studios, Disney+)

Race Across The World (BBC One)

Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour (BBC Two)

Sort Your Life Out (BBC One)

Children’s Scripted 

CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe (CBeebies)

Horrible Histories (CBBC)

Ready Eddie Go! (Sky Kids)Tweedy & Fluff (Channel 5)  

P&O Cruises Memorable Moment

Bridgerton: The carriage scene, where Colin admits his true feelings for Penelope (Netflix)

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale: Smithy’s wedding, when Mick stands up (BBC One)

Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: Jo Hamilton phones the Horizon helpline (ITV1)

Rivals: Rupert Campbell-Black and Sarah Stratton are caught in a game of naked tennis (Disney+)

Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone (BBC One) – WINNER

Traitors: “Paul isn’t my son … but Ross is!” (BBC One)

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell’s Strictly waltz are up for P&O Cruises Memorable Moment

Male Performance in a Comedy Performance 

Bilal Hasna, Extraordinary (Disney+)

Danny Dyer, Mr Big Stuff (Sky Comedy) – WINNER

Dylan Thomas-Smith, G’wed (ITV2)

Nabhaan Rizwan, Kaos (Netflix)

Oliver Savell, Changing Ends (ITV1)

Phil Dunning, Smoggie Queens (BBC Three)

Danny Dyer is up for Male Performance in a Comedy Performance for Mr Big Stuff

Supporting Actor

Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman (BBC One) – WINNER

Christopher Chung, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)

Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One)

Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)

McKinley Belcher III, Eric (Netflix)

Sonny Walker, The Gathering (Channel 4) 

Supporting Actress 

Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) – WINNER

Katherine Parkinson, Rivals (Disney+)

Maxine Peake, Say Nothing (Disney+)

Monica Dolan, Sherwood (BBC One)

Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Sue Johnston, Truelove (Channel)

The 1% Club is up for Best Entertainment Show

Entertainment 

The 1% Club (ITV1)

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC One)

Taskmaster (Channel 4)

Would I Lie To You? (BBC One) – WINNER

Entertainment Performance

Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV1)

Claudia Winkleman, The Traitors (BBC One)

Graham Norton, The Graham Norton Show (BBC One)

Joe Lycett, Late Night Lycett (Channel 4)

Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, Rob & Romesh Vs (Sky Max)

Stacey Solomon, Sort Your Life Out (BBC One) 

Factual Series 

American Nightmare (Netflix)

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams on Tour (BBC One)

The Push: Murder on the Cliff (Channel 4)

To Catch a Copper (Channel 4)

Stacey Solomon is up for Entertainment Performance for Sort Your Life Out

Live Event Coverage 

D-Day 80: Tribute To The Fallen (BBC One)

Glastonbury 2024 (BBC Two) – WINNER

Last Night of The Proms (BBC Two)

News Coverage 

BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special (BBC One) – WINNER

Channel 4 News: Inside Sednaya (Channel 4)

Channel 4 News: Undercover Inside Reform’s Campaign (Channel 4)

Single Documentary 

Hell Jumper (BBC Two)

Tell Them You Love Me (Sky Documentaries)

Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods (BBC Two)

Undercover: Exposing The Far Right (Channel 4)

Soap 

Casualty (BBC One)

Coronation Street (ITV1)

EastEnders (BBC One) – WINNER

Sport 

Euro 2024 (BBC Sport)

Paris 2024 Olympics (BBC Sport)

Wimbledon (BBC Sport)

Loose Women is up for Best Daytime Show

Daytime 

Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure (BBC Two)

Loose Women (ITV1)

Morning Live (BBC One)

Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two)

Children’s Non Scripted 

BoosNoo! (Sky Kids)

FYI Investigates: Disability and Me (Sky Kids)

Operation Ouch! (CBBC)

Reu and Harper’s Wonder World (Channel 5)