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As part of our proud partnership with the BAFTA Television Awards, now in its fourth year, we sponsor the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award, the only award to be voted for by the public.

 

That’s where you come in. The six moments below show some of the most moving and memorable television of 2025. They’ve been shortlisted by an independent jury appointed by BAFTA, but it’s up to you who takes home the coveted blue mask trophy. The winner will be in good company – past winners include Strictly Come Dancing, Happy Valley and Queen Elizabeth having afternoon tea with Paddington Bear. [option to link to BAFTA here: https://www.bafta.org/awards/po-cruises-memorable-moment-award/] Vote for your favourite and you’ll be entered to win one of ten pairs of tickets to this year’s ceremony on Sunday 10 May 2026 in London.

The P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award celebrates the dramatic, hilarious, powerful and uplifting on-screen moments that demonstrate the impact of television in the UK. By voting and entering the draw, you have the opportunity to create your very own memorable moments: walking the red carpet, watching the stars arrive in their finest and sipping Champagne overlooking London’s South Bank.

 

Voting couldn’t be easier. Simply choose your favourite from the moments below, then head over to the BAFTA website by clicking here, where you can cast your vote and enter your details. Voting opens on 17 March and closes at 11.59am on 22 April 2026, so make sure you don’t miss your chance to win. See full terms and conditions here.

And the nominees are…

1. Adolescence

Jamie snaps at the psychologist 

 

As Briony tries to establish the extent to which Jamie understands the situation he is in, Jamie becomes frustrated and snaps, pushing for answers and solutions that would end his detainment in the Standing Secure Training Centre.

2. Big Boys

“I didn’t make it, did I?”

 

The Big Boys finale opens with The Narrator (Jack Rooke) going down to present day Margate. Overlooking the sea, he sits on a bench and speaks to Danny (Jon Pointing), who gently teases Jack about his pretentious grown-up life. Danny eventually confirms his suspicions with Jack that he just didn’t make it. The two reminisce upon their friendship with grown-up Jack talking about the sadness of losing a friend so young, before Danny asks Jack if he can write him an alternate ending. We see a beautiful sliding-doors moment of the two potential routes Danny could take, where present-day Jack gets to give Danny another ending, showing audiences a powerful reminder of why anyone struggling should always choose to wait, and always choose to stay. This final episode of the show received universal five-star reviews and critical acclaim, alongside huge support from UK suicide prevention charity CALM.

3. Blue Lights

The police are warned of an ambush plot to silence a key witness

 

Following an investigation into an abuse case, PC Grace Ellis and DS Sean Mulholland are transporting criminal George McClelland to a safe address. Back at the station, Aodhan McCallister, a criminal defence solicitor, is wracked with guilt, and tips DCI Paul “Colly” Collins off to the planned assassination of George by the Ginley drug gang, who want to protect their business at any cost. The threat is imminent, with Grace, Sean and George isolated and exposed. Sergeant Stevie Neil listens helplessly on the radio while Grace must await instruction not only to survive, but to protect her enemy in order for justice to be served.

4. The Celebrity Traitors

Alan Carr wins The Celebrity Traitors 

 

In the nail-biting finale of The Celebrity Traitors, three players decided to end the game – believing there were no more Traitors in their midst, and they would share the prize. As Alan Carr, David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed stood around the fire, the latter two were flabbergasted to discover that Alan was indeed a Traitor. Immediately after confessing all to the Faithful, Alan apologises and breaks down in tears – showing the emotional toll it’s taken on him throughout the series. Even though they lost the game, Nick and David rush to comfort and congratulate Alan in an emotional and heartwarming final scene. 

5. Last One Laughing

Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade’s speed date

 

Comedy legends Bob and Richard go head-to-head to try and make each other laugh on a speed date, while desperately trying to keep a straight face themselves. Bob asks Richard about his parents and discovers that Richard’s mum and dad used to work on different supermarket counters…’meats and cheeses, always pleases’. Meanwhile, Bob reveals that his father used to come up with new ideas for biscuits. Watching on, Rob Beckett, Harriet Kemsley and Lou Sanders contort their faces as they also try not to laugh. Can Bob tip Richard over the edge by revealing this his mother worked in the arms industry, selling swords?

6. What It Feels Like for A Girl

Byron leaves for Brighton to start uni, where she introduces herself as Paris

 

In the final episode, after a devastating revelation that rocks her world, Byron shares an emotional farewell with her mum before boarding a bus to Brighton. Reflecting on her journey, she attends her first university lecture, introducing herself for the first time as Paris.

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