Dame Mary Berry awarded Bafta Fellowship – Great British Bake Off star honoured
Dame Mary Berry, former Great British Bake Off judge and one of the UK's most beloved broadcasters, is to be honoured at the Bafta Television Awards
www.mirror.co.ukHere’s the latest on Mary Berry and the BAFTA Fellowship.
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Mary Berry was announced as the recipient of BAFTA’s highest honour, the BAFTA Fellowship, in April/May 2026 for her outstanding contributions to television, notably through The Great British Bake Off. BBC reporting confirms she “will receive the academy's highest honour” at the BAFTA Television Awards. Mirror and Digital Spy coverage reiterate the gala timing and Berry’s reaction, with several outlets noting the ceremony took place on May 10, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London.[1][2][5]
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Public reaction emphasizes Berry’s long career and influence on the genre, with outlets describing the fellowship as a fitting recognition of her six-decade presence on screen and her transformative impact on cooking and factual entertainment.[2][3][5]
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Event details: the BAFTA Television Awards were held at the Southbank Centre in London, broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, where Berry received the Fellowship in person. Coverage from BBC and Independent highlights the moment she spoke about her home with the BBC and her career spanning over 50 years.[6][2]
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Notable quotes: Berry described the honour as “immensely honoured” and “the icing on the cake,” reflecting on her long career and gratitude toward colleagues and mentors. Some outlets mention her remarks about it being an opportunity to celebrate her passion and ongoing learning.[3][2]
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If you’d like, I can summarize the most quoted takes from each outlet, or pull a compact timeline of the key milestones in Berry’s BAFTA Fellowship coverage.