National Television Awards 2025 Nominations: Full List Revealed, ‘Adolescence’ Leads the Charge

Adolescence Leads the Way in National Television Awards 2025 Shortlist: Full List of Nominees Revealed

The anticipation is building for the National Television Awards (NTAs) 2025, as the official shortlist of nominees has been unveiled — and it’s clear that this year’s competition is going to be a thrilling one.

With Netflix's hit drama Adolescence leading the charge with multiple nominations, it’s time to dive into the biggest names and shows that have earned their place in this year's prestigious awards race.

No surprise here, but Adolescence, the British Netflix drama that took the world by storm earlier this year, is absolutely dominating the NTAs 2025 shortlist.

The show earned three nominations, including Best Drama and acting nods for Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper, both of whom received widespread praise for their performances in the series. The drama follows the emotional and gripping journey of its characters and has been a fan-favorite since its release, landing at the top of Netflix's global charts.

Season 2, which premiered in June 2025, made an even bigger splash, securing a spot in Netflix's Top 10 in 19 countries, including the U.S. Fans have clearly spoken, and it’s no wonder the drama is expected to make waves at this year’s NTAs.

Another major category to keep an eye on is Best Presenter, where Ant & Dec are gunning for their 24th consecutive win. Yes, you read that right — 24 years in a row! With their signature chemistry and undeniable charm, it’s hard to bet against them.

However, they face stiff competition from a slew of talent in this year’s list, including Alison Hammond, Claudia Winkleman, Stacey Solomon, and Gary Lineker, all of whom have had incredible years in television. Will Ant & Dec continue their reign, or will someone else finally break their streak?

@officialntas on Instagram announced an exciting countdown to the 30th National Television Awards, inviting followers to join the celebration live on September 10th. The post included a reminder that tickets are available through the link in their bio.

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Major Nominees to Watch

The NTAs aren't just about one show or presenter — this year’s shortlist features a diverse range of categories, celebrating everything from factual entertainment to reality competition and comedy.

New Drama: The battle for Best New Drama will feature Adolescence, alongside shows like Code of Silence, MobLand, and Rivals.
Returning Drama: Popular returning series like Call The Midwife, Heartstopper, and Gangs of London are vying for the top spot.
Drama Performance: Adolescence stars Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham will go head-to-head in this category, with Graham's intense portrayal of his character in the series earning significant acclaim.
Reality Competition: Love Island, I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, and The Traitors are all in the running, but who will emerge victorious this year?
Comedy: Fan-favorites like Gavin & Stacey, Brassic, and Mrs Brown’s Boys are all up for Best Comedy.