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Mary Berry 'Completely Overwhelmed' After Being Awarded Bafta
The honor recognizes her six-decade television career and her role in turning The Great British Bake Off into a major hit.
- On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the BAFTA Television Awards will present the BAFTA Fellowship to Dame Mary Berry, 91, at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London.
- By shifting television genres toward formats rooted in warmth and encouragement, Berry established a new paradigm for competitive programming, informing and inspiring audiences for more than 60 years.
- Berry described herself as "completely overwhelmed" by the news, calling the honor "the icing on the cake" after more than 50 years of teaching her passion on television.
- BAFTA chief executive Jane Millichip described Berry as a "singular talent," while Prince William previously called her a "true national treasure" in a 2025 video aired on the BBC.
- Previous fellowship recipients include Sir David Attenborough, Sir Billy Connolly, and Dame Joanna Lumley; Comedian Greg Davies will host the ceremony on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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Dame Mary Berry says Bafta Fellowship is ‘the icing on the cake’
The 91-year-old cook will be presented with the fellowship at the Bafta Television Awards next month.
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