Comedian and Taskmaster host Greg Davies will host the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards<\/a> with P&O Cruises. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 10 at the Southbank Centre\u2019s Royal Festival Hall in London and air that evening on BBC One and iPlayer.<\/p>\n \u201cGreg Davies is one of the U.K.\u2019s most beloved comedians, writers and actors,\u201d BAFTA said. \u201cKnown for his towering presence and distinctive comedy style, he first came to prominence as the intimidating but lovable Mr Gilbert in\u00a0The Inbetweeners<\/a>,\u00a0before creating and starring in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 sitcom\u00a0Man Down,\u00a0writing and starring in BBC One\u2019s hit crime scene comedy The Cleaner\u00a0and hosting Sky\u2019s\u00a0Never Mind the Buzzcocks. As host of Channel 4\u2019s BAFTA award-winning\u00a0Taskmaster,\u00a0he presides over Alex Horne\u2019s mischief with warmth, wit and endless glee. His ability to bring genuine surprise and laughter to any occasion makes him a perfect choice to host this year\u2019s BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises.\u201d<\/p>\n More from The Hollywood Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n The BAFTA Television Awards, Britain\u2019s biggest night in TV, recognize the programs and talent that captured the hearts and minds of BAFTA\u2019s television voting membership over the past year. The nominations will be unveiled on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Davies said he was \u201cthrilled\u201d to be presenting the awards night. :I see the whole event as an opportunity to wave a flag for this beloved medium and, with the exception of one commissioner, two execs and a co-star that I have personal beef with, I will do everything I can to ensure it\u2019s a night of warm celebration for all,\u201d he quipped.<\/p>\n Said Emma Baehr, executive director of awards & content at BAFTA:\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019re excited to have Greg Davies hosting this year\u2019s BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. His sharp humor, warmth and energy will set the stage for an unforgettable night honoring the very best in British television. The ambition, craft, and sheer range of talent on-screen and behind it continues to raise the bar. We can\u2019t wait to shine a spotlight on the creatives who defined 2025\u2019s standout programs.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Loverman\u00a0and\u00a0Mr Bates vs the Post Office\u00a0were key winners at the\u00a02025\u00a0BAFTA\u00a0Television Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n Best of The Hollywood Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for THR’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Comedian and Taskmaster host Greg Davies will host the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. 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