Gary Oldman in Slow Horses, now streaming on Apple TV+ | Photo: Apple TV+
From compelling performances to powerful productions, the work of our graduates continues to make a significant impact across the industry – both on screen and behind the scenes.
Baby Reindeer leads the pack with eight nominations, including Supporting Actress for Rose Bruford College graduate and Fellow, Jessica Gunning. Nominated for her role as Martha, Jessica has previously been honoured with an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance.
Cast of Mr Bates vs The Post Office | Photo: ITV Studios/ITV
Mr Bates vs The Post Office follows with six nominations. The powerful drama, which dominated headlines and captured the public’s attention, was co-produced by Sara Huxley, a Fellow of Rose Bruford College and 2013 graduate of the BA (Hons) Acting programme. Toby Jones, Honorary Fellow of the College, is also nominated for Leading Actor for his role in the series.
Acclaimed actor Gary Oldman, who graduated from the Acting programme in 1972 and made a Fellow in 2022, is nominated for Leading Actor for his portrayal of Jackson Lamb in the gripping spy thriller Slow Horses.
Lennie James and Ariyon Bakare in Mr Loverman | Photo: BBC/Fable Pictures/Des Willie
Mr Loverman, based on the novel by Bernardine Evaristo – a 1982 graduate of Community Theatre Arts, made a Fellow in 2018 and President of Rose Bruford College from 2021 to 2024 – received multiple nominations: Leading Actress (Sharon D. Clarke), Leading Actor (Lennie James), and Supporting Actor (Ariyon Bakare).
View the full list of BAFTA Television Awards nominees.
The BAFTA Television Awards 2025 takes place on 11 May.