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BAFTA Names Martin Lewis Recipient of 2026 Television Special Award

The honor recognizes consumer reporting that has helped millions manage money.

Overview

  • BAFTA, which announced the choice on Wednesday, said Lewis’s TV work and MoneySavingExpert.com have given people the knowledge to take control of their finances.
  • He will receive the Special Award on Sunday, May 10 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with Greg Davies hosting and the ceremony airing on BBC One and iPlayer.
  • Welcoming the recognition, Lewis stressed he is a broadcast journalist rather than a financial adviser.
  • Reports credit his campaigning journalism with policy changes on energy bills and mortgages.
  • In a BAFTA Q&A, he warned that TV profitability is falling and raised alarm over deepfake videos that misuse his likeness.