Ayoade Mortimer Laugh Off Up For Bafta Memorable Memorable Moment

By Bruce Dessau on 17/3/2026
Ayoade Mortimer Laugh Off Up For Bafta Memorable Memorable Moment

The showdown between Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade on Last One Laughing is one of the scenes nominated for the P&O Cruises BAFTA Television Awards Memorable Moment Award - the only award decided on by the public. Voting is open now: www.bafta.org/moment

The Award honours the impact of television in the UK and its power to entertain, inform and bring the nation together. The nominations were compiled by an esteemed independent jury of influential TV critics as well as TV presenter, Josie Gibson, showcasing key moments from 2025 that reflect the power of TV. BAFTA’s Television Committee chair, Hilary Rosen chaired the jury.

 

Voting is open until 21.00 on Wednesday 22 April 2026. The winner will be announced at the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday 10 May 2026 on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and @BAFTA social channels.

The six nominated memorable moments are:

  • Adolescence (Netflix) – Jamie snaps at the psychologist
  • Big Boys (Channel 4) – “I didn’t make it, did I?”
  • Blue Lights (BBC) – The police are warned of an ambush plot to silence a key witness
  • The Celebrity Traitors (BBC) – Alan Carr wins The Celebrity Traitors
  • Last One Laughing (Prime Video) – Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade’s speed date
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (BBC) – Byron leaves for Brighton to start Uni, where she introduces herself as Paris
 
Members of the public can vote for their P&O Cruises Memorable Moment online via   www.bafta.org/moment. Voters will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win one of 10 pairs of ceremony tickets to the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday 10 May 2026.
 
Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “P&O Cruises is so proud to be headline partner of BAFTA TV Awards for the fourth consecutive year. It is a partnership which celebrates and shines a spotlight on the very best of British creativity and storytelling.  Working with BAFTA enables us to champion British television and highlights the outstanding talent who create memorable television moments throughout the year. In a similar way, our holidays create unforgettable memories, so this is a perfect association. We wish all the nominees the very best of luck.”
 
Hilary Rosen, chair of BAFTA’s Television Committee, said: “It’s been a huge pleasure to chair this year’s jury and share in the thoughtful, passionate conversations about the standout television moments of 2025. From powerful drama to unmissable entertainment and brilliantly sharp comedy, the nominees reflect the creative breadth and cultural impact of best-in-class television. I look forward to seeing which memorable moments resonate with the public, and the conversations they’ll spark well beyond the final vote.”
 
P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Jury Panel
  1. Hilary Rosen, Chair of BAFTA’s Television Committee
  2. Josie Gibson, TV Presenter
  3. Boyd Hilton, Entertainment Director, Heat. Contributing Editor, Empire, Pilot TV
  4. Catherine Gee, TV & Radio Editor, Daily Telegraph
  5. Ed Gleave, TV Editor, Daily Star
  6. Emma Bullimore, TV Critic and Broadcaster
  7. Kate Abott, TV Editor, Guardian
  8. Morgan Jeffery, Digital Editor at Radio Times
  9. Nicola Methven, TV Editor, Daily Mirror
  10. Rhianna Dhillon, Presenter and critic
  11. Ria Hebden, Journalist and ITV presenter
  12. Rod McPhee, TV Editor, The Sun
  13. Roxy Bourdillon, Editor, Diva Magazine
  14. Scott Bryan, TV Critic and Broadcaster

 

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