Viewers called the omission ‘absolutely disgusting’ but there was a good reason
At the 2025 Baftas, veteran actors Timothy West, Bernard Hill, and Brian Murphy were notably absent from the In Memoriam tribute, sparking frustration among viewers. The segment honored figures like Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Joan Plowright, and others, while Hollywood stars including Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet attended the event. Bafta acknowledged that actors primarily associated with television, such as West, Murphy, and Hill, are typically honored at the TV Baftas. Bernard Hill, known for his role in *Boys from the Blackstuff*, had been recognized at the previous year’s TV Baftas.
