Kaylah Walton
Famed actor David Tennant is set to host the 2025 BAFTA Awards on February 16, taking place at the Royal Festival Hall in London’s Southbank Centre. His charm and professionalism have endeared him to audiences over the years.
David Tennant’s extensive career spans film, television, and radio, including his notable role as Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He is also recognized for his performances in Good Omens, Broadchurch, and notably in Doctor Who, where he has received numerous prestigious awards for “Best Actor” at various festivals.
Critics have praised his work in the drama Rivals, while his theatrical performances include acclaimed roles in productions like Much Ado About Nothing, Richard II, Hamlet, and his recent portrayal in Macbeth.
Tennant also lent his voice to the character Huyang in Disney’s Star Wars series, participating in Clone Wars and Ahsoka, and voiced Spitlout in How to Train Your Dragon.
Returning to the stage at the Royal Festival Hall, David Tennant is expected to deliver his signature personality and wit. His previous debut attracted over 3.8 million viewers, alongside more than 20 million views on social media highlights shared by BAFTA.
Why is David Tennant the perfect host for the BAFTA Awards?
The British actor is known for his friendly demeanor with fellow celebrities at the BAFTA Awards. Notably, he quickly offers apologies when he senses he might have offended someone, as demonstrated last year with a humorous comment about Cate Blanchett, which prompted a swift response from him when he realized she was unhappy: “Oh, God, no. I think you’re brilliant. I was just trying to be witty and make it clear that you have lots of awards and we love you.”
The BAFTA Awards will be available to watch on the BitBox network in the United States at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. In England, viewers can tune in on BBC One at 7:00 p.m. local time.
