Jessica Gunning and Nicola Coughlan put on award-winning displays as BAFTAs’ leading ladies smoulder in new photo shoot
TV’s leading ladies have joined forces in a dazzling new photo shoot ahead of the hotly-contested BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday.
Jessica Gunning, Monica Dolan, Sophie Willan, Lolly Adefope, Katherine Parkinson, Anjana Vasan, Kate O’Flynn and Nicola Coughlan all looked sensational for their individual cover shots with Radio Times magazine.
Each has had an impressive year on screen and been acknowledged by a nod in either the leading actress, supporting actress or female performance in a comedy categories ahead of the glitzy ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.
Jessica, who was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in Netflix hit Baby Reindeer, looked glamorous in a white off-the-shoulder dress with a white mesh shawl and let her long auburn tresses loose.
The star, 39, sported gold rings on each finger as she held a stone bust to the camera.
Nicola, 38, who got the nod for female performance in a comedy for Big Mood, looked striking in a black off-the-shoulder dress and let her blonde tresses loose for the shoot.
TV’s leading ladies, including Jessica Gunning (pictured), have joined forces in a dazzling new photo shoot ahead of the hotly-contested BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday
Nicola Coughlan, who got the nod for her role in Big Mood, looked striking in a black off-the-shoulder dress and let her blonde tresses loose for the shoot
Katherine Parkinson continued the monochrome theme by wearing a stone-coloured button-down dress and wearing a silver bracelet and silver drop earrings
Monica, 56, who was nominated for leading actress in Mr Bates Vs The Post Office and supporting actress in Sherwood and matched Jessica in a white ruffled shirt with high-waisted black trousers, adding silver and black drop earrings.
On a competitive shortlist for female performance in a comedy thanks to her role in Alma’s Not Normal, Sophie, 37, opted for a black off-the-shoulder dress with a pearly white and silver choker.
Lolly, 34, also wowed in a ruffled white shirt, accessorising with some silver floral rings and earrings, showing off her pixie cut. She was nominated for the same catergory thanks to her showing in The Franchise.
Katherine, 47, continued the monochrome theme by wearing a stone-coloured button-down dress and wearing a silver bracelet and silver drop earrings, having been handed a nod for supporting actress for her role in Rivals.
Nominated for female performance in a comedy for her showing in We Are Lady Parts, Anjana, 38, smouldered in a white dress with a silver floral pattern, adding a sheer black shawl and boasting a silver bracelet and earring.
And Kate, 39, looked nothing short of sensational in a shiny lilac puff dress, wearing a series of dark silver and pearl necklaces and tying her brunette hair up. She has been placed on the female performance in a comedy shortlist for her role in Everyone Else Burns.
It comes after Scottish star Alan Cumming was announced as the host of the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards.
The actor and US Traitors host, 60, is renowned for his celebrated career in the arts, spanning television, film, and theatre.
Monica got the nod for leading actress in Mr Bates Vs The Post Office and supporting actress in Sherwood and matched Jessica in a white ruffled shirt with high-waisted black trousers
On a competitive shortlist for female performance in a comedy for her role in Alma’s Not Normal, Sophie opted for a black off-the-shoulder dress with a pearly white and silver choker
Lolly also wowed in a ruffled white shirt, accessorising with some silver floral rings and earrings, showing off her pixie cut
Nominated for female performance in a comedy for her showing in We Are Lady Parts, Anjana smouldered in a white dress with a silver floral pattern, adding a sheer black shawl
Kate looked nothing short of sensational in a shiny lilac puff dress, wearing a series of dark silver and pearl necklaces and tying her brunette hair up
Each has had an impressive year on screen and been acknowledged by a nod in either the leading actress, supporting actress or female performance in a comedy categories
He will take over hosting duties at the 2025 ceremony, replacing Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett who have been at the helm for the last two years.
From his Tony and Olivier award winning performance in Cabaret, to his memorable performance in The Good Wife, Alan is recognised for his versatility both on-screen and behind the scenes.
More recently, his signature charm has captivated TV audiences worldwide as host of The Traitors US, for which he has won two Emmys and two Critics Choice awards.
‘We’re delighted that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year’s BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, he will definitely bring a playful sense of mischief and fun to the ceremony, so audiences should expect the unexpected at Britain’s biggest celebration of TV on Sunday 11 May,’ said Emma Baehr, executive director of awards and content at BAFTA.
‘We’ll be revealing the nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Television Craft Awards and BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Thursday 27 March.
‘The sheer quality, innovation, and breadth of talent in British television in front of and behind the camera is second to none, and we look forward to honouring and celebrating these talented people at our upcoming awards ceremonies.’
