Dame Mary Berry 'honoured' by Bafta recognition
The former Great British Bake Off judge will receive the academy's highest honour.
www.bbc.comMary Berry has been awarded the BAFTA Fellowship, BAFTA’s highest honour, for her decades of contribution to television, notably as a judge on The Great British Bake Off. The ceremony took place in May 2026, with Mary receiving widespread coverage and praise for shaping the genre with warmth and expertise.[2][3][5]
Key points:
- The BAFTA Fellowship recognises an outstanding and exceptional contribution to television.[2]
- Mary Berry described the honour as “immense” and “the icing on the cake,” reflecting on more than 50 years on screen.[3][2]
- The 2026 BAFTA Television Awards were held at the Royal Festival Hall and broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer.[5][3]
Further reading:
- BBC: Dame Mary Berry immensely honoured by BAFTA recognition[2]
- Independent: Mary Berry’s BAFTA Fellowship speech and remarks about the BBC[7][9]