Greg Davies to host BAFTA Television Awards
Greg Davies will host the BAFTA Television Awards in May.
Greg Davies is set to host the BAFTA Television Awards.
The 57-year-old comedian has been confirmed as the host of the annual awards ceremony, which is being held at Royal Festival Hall in London on May 10.
Greg said: "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’s a night of warm celebration for all."
Emma Baehr, the executive director of awards and content at BAFTA, is also thrilled to be working with Greg.
She said: "We’re excited to have Greg Davies hosting this year’s BAFTA Television Awards with PandO Cruises. His sharp humour, warmth and energy will set the stage for an unforgettable night honouring 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’t wait to shine a spotlight on the creatives who defined 2025’s standout programmes."
Greg worked as a teacher before finding success as a comedian, and the TV star previously admitted that he knows the limits of his own talents.
He told The Independent: "I think that by a certain point in life you have to be comfortable with what gifts you’ve got. I know what I’ve got. I know what I bring. I can’t imagine an Olivier Award is ever coming my way. But you just do your best, don’t you?"
Greg also revealed that he almost gave up on his comedy dream, before finding success in the TV industry.
He said: "I was fascinated by the question of when you should give up on a dream, on when it might be a delusion.
"For years, the message coming from a lot of people surrounding me (along with my own brain) was: give up on the comedy dream. Thank God I did give it a go because I love what I do."
