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Danny Dyer breaks Bafta TV Awards rule and has speech edited by BBC

Actor won for his role as prescription medication dealer Lee in ‘Mr Bigstuff’

The Independent UK

Why Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright weren't in Bafta TV Awards tribute as fans blast 'shameful' omission

Harry Potter star Smith died aged 89 last September, while Enchanted April actress Plowright passed away aged 95 in January

Evening Standard

Danny Dyer’s uncensored TV Baftas speech revealed after it was cut from broadcast

The EastEnders icon scooped the award for his role as Lee in Sky’s Mr Bigstuff but a toned-down version of his speech aired on BBC One

Evening Standard

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Blue Lights and Industry win big at TV Baftas – on a night full of surprises

‘The Traitors’ did not win a single award in a ceremony that served up plenty of unexpected victories and unprepared speeches

The Independent UK

Why Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Joan Plowright didn’t appear in Baftas In Memoriam tribute

Viewers weren’t happy with the ‘disgusting’ omission but there was a good reason

The Independent UK

‘Danny Dyer deserved nothing!’ The biggest mistakes from the 2025 TV Bafta awards

Many incredible actors and veritable masterpieces took home awards … and then there was Danny Dyer. Look, everyone loves him – but there is no way he should have won for that show

The Guardian - UK

Viewers divided by Alan Cumming’s performance as Bafta TV awards host

Some viewers said Cumming made it ‘increasingly difficult to carry on watching this’, while others thought he was ‘brilliant’

The Independent UK

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Marisa Abela and Lennie James win Baftas as Post Office drama picks up two awards

The ceremony was hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming.

Evening Standard

Danny Dyer hits out at ‘cliquey’ EastEnders co-stars

Actor said Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace gave him a frosty reception when he joined the show

The Independent UK

David Tennant, Jessie J and Emma Willis bring sharp sartorial tailoring to the Bafta TV Awards

Laura Whitmore, Jessie J, Emma Willis and other celebrities sported masculine tailoring on the red carpet.

The Independent UK

The Assembly: Inside the most groundbreaking TV show of the year

IN FOCUS: As Gary Lineker becomes the final guest to be grilled by a panel of neurodivergent and learning-disabled people on the no-rules interview show ‘The Assembly’, Ellie Muir speaks to its producers about making the series happen, encouraging celebrities to open up and portraying disability on screen

The Independent UK

Danny Dyer says Harold Pinter’s death sent him into ‘spiral of madness’

Actor tells BBC about his relationship with the playwright, his ‘mentor’, and how he went ‘off the rails’

The Guardian - UK

Danny Dyer says death of mentor Harold Pinter sent him into ‘spiral of madness’

Dyer said he would stay at the playwright’s house and learn about famous writers and poets like WH Auden and CS Lewis.

Evening Standard

Hit series Rivals to return with an extended second series as filming begins

The award winning Disney+ drama, based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, will see stars from series one return for 12 new episodes.

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The Independent UK

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV’s most influential person

His co-star Jessica Gunning came in second, while One Day actor Ambika Mod came in third on the Radio Times TV 100 list.

The Independent UK

The Assembly viewers praise emotional Danny Dyer: ‘One of the TV moments of the year’

Viewers of The Assembly have heaped praise upon Danny Dyer following the premiere of ITV’s The Assembly on Saturday (26 April).

The Guardian - UK

The Assembly review – this celebrity interview show is going to be massive

No question is off limits as a neurodivergent panel give Danny Dyer and David Tennant a grilling. It’s the warmest, funniest telly you’ll watch this year

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Danny Dyer gets the ultimate grilling in this genius show

Neurodivergent people fire tough questions at the actor in The Assembly. Plus: Rose Ayling-Ellis guest stars in Doctor Who. Here’s what to watch this evening

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The Independent UK

Danny Dyer emotionally reveals why wife controls their finances in ‘most honest interview’ he’s ‘ever done’

‘She controls everything now,’ actor said

Evening Standard

Producers wanted to avoid being ‘unpleasant’ to interviewers on The Assembly

The show sees celebrities interviewed by a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people.

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Danny Dyer warns burglars not to break into his home

Actor Danny Dyer has warned burglars not to try breaking into his house - revealing he has a "naughty dog" waiting for them and he also keeps a weapon by his side whenever he's at home.

BANG Premier

Danny Dyer developing play about his friendship with Harold Pinter

Actor Danny Dyer is developing a new play called 'When Harry Met Danny' about his friendship with legendary playwright Harold Pinter who describes as his "mentor".

The Independent UK

Danny Dyer plans stage tribute to mentor Harold Pinter

‘When Harry Met Danny’ is still in its early planning stages

Evening Standard

Danny Dyer questioned on being working class in The Assembly trailer

Celebrities face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled people on the show.

Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran looks to end fish and chips feud with Danny Dyer with football truce

Sheeran moves to end his playful disagreement with Dyer over London's fish and chip venues by offering an olive branch on Instagram

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