Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s edition of Bafta Television Awards will be broadcast from behind closed doors.
The winning comedian for Bafta, Richard Ayoade will host the event from a closed studio, and winners will give acceptance speeches virtually.
Both the TV and craft awards were due to take place on May 17, but will now happen on July 31, with nominations to be announced on June 4.
The craft awards will now be streamed online on July 17, hosted by Stephen Mangan, while the TV awards will be broadcast on BBC One on July 31.
Ayoade, who will host the show for the first time, said:
“I am as surprised as you are that this is still going ahead.”
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