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Damian Lewis made it a family affair at the BAFTAS bringing along his children, Manon and Gulliver, to the red carpet.

The actor was up for an award for his portrayal of King Henry VIII in the acclaimed BBC mini-series 'Wolf Hall' but missed out on the night.

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It has been four years since the passing of his wife, Helen McCrory, and the family stepped into the spotlight as a united front.

Manon who is 18 looked pretty in a black halter neck dress and Gulliver, 17, stepped out in a black two piece suit.

Gulliver McCrory-Lewis, Damian Lewis and Manon McCrory-Lewis attend the champagne reception ahead of the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards ./Pic: Getty
Gulliver McCrory-Lewis, Damian Lewis and Manon McCrory-Lewis attend the champagne reception ahead of the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards ./Pic: Getty

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Damian Lewis and his children Manon and Gulliver made a rare joint appearance as they attended the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday.

The actor, 54, was up for a Supporting Actor nod for his role as King Henry VIII in BBC's Wolf Hall - a mini-series that tells the story of Thomas Cromwell- but missed out.

He looked handsome for the glitzy event as he arrived in a black two-piece suit which he layered over a crisp white shirt and a thin black tie. 

Damian was supported by his two children Manon, 18, and Gulliver, 17, who appeared proud of their father. 

Manon looked chic in a black halter neck dress which she paired with suede black court heels and a sparkly gold bag. 

Gulliver looked the spitting image of his father as he also stepped out in a tailored black two-piece suit and a white shirt.  

Damian Lewis and his children Manon and Gulliver made a sweet joint appearance as they attended the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards (L to R: Gulliver, Damian Lewis and Manon)

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Damian Lewis and his children Manon and Gulliver made a sweet joint appearance as they attended the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards (L to R: Gulliver, Damian Lewis and Manon)

The actor, 54, was up for a Supporting Actor nod for his role as King Henry VIII in BBC's Wolf Hall - a mini-series that tells the story of Thomas Cromwell- but missed out

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The actor, 54, was up for a Supporting Actor nod for his role as King Henry VIII in BBC's Wolf Hall - a mini-series that tells the story of Thomas Cromwell- but missed out 

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Lewis starred as the famous monarch in the BBC's adaptation of the Wolf Hall trilogy. 

The first series was broadcast in 2015 and documented Thomas Cromwell's rapid rise to power.

Based on Dame Hilary Mantel's novel of the same name, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light picks up where the last series ended in the aftermath of the execution of Queen Anne Boleyn.

While the death of the Queen has left the King free to marry again, the politics at court are deadlier than ever before.

An isolated and increasingly desperate Cromwell, played again by Sir Mark Rylance, will stop at nothing to cling on to power, while an increasingly paranoid King Henry, played by Lewis, is proving more difficult to please.

Damian's wife of 14 years, Helen McCrory, who he shares with his children with, tragically passed away in April 2021 after a secret battle with breast cancer, aged 52. 

Shortly after Helen's death, Damian wrote a heartbreaking tribute to his late wife in The Times where he revealed she wanted him to find love again - joking his children have said that their mother 'wanted daddy to have lots of girlfriends'.

Before this outing, the last time he was spotted with his two child was when they attended the Burberry LFW show earlier this year.

He looked handsome for the glitzy event as he arrived in a black two-piece suit which he layered over a crisp white shirt and a thin black tie

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He looked handsome for the glitzy event as he arrived in a black two-piece suit which he layered over a crisp white shirt and a thin black tie

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Drama Series - Blue Lights (BBC One)

Limited Drama - Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV1)

International - Shogun (Disney+) - WINNER

Scripted Comedy - Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two) 

Entertainment - Would I Lie To You? (BBC One)

Entertainment Performance - Joe Lycett, Late Night Lycett (Channel 4)

Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's Waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone (BBC One)

Factual Entertainment - Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour (BBC Two)  

Factual Series - To Catch a Copper (Channel 4)

Specialist Factual - Atomic People (BBC Two)

Live Event Coverage - Glastonbury 2024 (BBC Two) 

News Coverage - BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special (BBC One)

Single Documentary - Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods (BBC Two)

Leading Actress - Marisa Abela, Industry (BBC One) 

Leading Actor - Lennie James, Mr Loverman (BBC One)

Supporting Actress - Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Supporting Actor - Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman (BBC One)

Female Performance in a Comedy - Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey (BBC One)

Male Performance in a Comedy - Danny Dyer, Mr Big Stuff (Sky Comedy)

Reality - The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4)

Soap - EastEnders (BBC One) 

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Sport - Paris 2024 Olympics (BBC Sport)

Children's Non Scripted - FYI Investigates: Disability and Me (Sky Kids)

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Damian was supported by his two children Manon, 18, and Gulliver, 17, who appeared proud of their father

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Damian was supported by his two children Manon, 18, and Gulliver, 17, who appeared proud of their father

Lewis starred as the famous monarch in the BBC's adaptation of the Wolf Hall trilogy. The first series was broadcast in 2015 and documented Thomas Cromwell's rapid rise to power

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Lewis starred as the famous monarch in the BBC's adaptation of the Wolf Hall trilogy. The first series was broadcast in 2015 and documented Thomas Cromwell's rapid rise to power

Damian's wife of 14 years, Helen McCrory , who he shares with his children with, tragically passed away in April 2021 after a secret battle with breast cancer , aged 52

Helen McCrory died in April 2021 after a secret battle with breast cancer aged 52. Damian has spoken about the qualities his children have inherited from their mother, in a recent interview with the Times he said: 'She left our beautiful children, Manon and Gully too early, but they have been prepared for life.

'They have in them the fearlessness,wit, curiosity, talent and the beauty of their mother, She has exhorted us to be courageous and not afraid.'

Damian Lewis, Manon McCrory-Lewis, Gulliver McCrory-Lewis and a guest attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards./Pic: Getty
Damian Lewis, Manon McCrory-Lewis, Gulliver McCrory-Lewis and a guest attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards./Pic: Getty

Also on the red carpet was Nicola Coughlan who had some support from her sister where she was up for her first ever nomination.

Nicola Coughlan and Clodagh Coughlan attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards With P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Nicola Coughlan and Clodagh Coughlan attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards. Pic: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images

The Bridgerton actress looked stunning in a rose-inspired dress at the BAFTA TV awards on Sunday night in London's Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

She wore a cream and black off-the-shoulder number with a bodice featuring a floral-shaped design of roses surrounding the top of the dress. The black-sequined skirt fanned into an elegant tea length, which showed off her black court heels underneath.

Maura Higgins. Pic: Scott Garfitt/BAFTA via Getty Images
Maura Higgins. Pic: Scott Garfitt/BAFTA via Getty Images

Also in attendance was Maura Higgins who stepped out in a showstopping Cinderella-style ballgown.

The back of her dress was just as impressive with a low scooped backless look and her huge skirt was followed by a train made from metres of fabric.

Maura Higgins. Pic: Tim Whitby/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
Maura Higgins. Pic: Tim Whitby/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA

Maura beamed with confidence on the red carpet as she dazzled the cameras with her diamond drop earrings and wore her hair in a flicked-out bob and styled in a half-up-half-down look.

See all the best dressed stars on the night here.

Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon. Pic: Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon. Pic: Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
Christine McGuinness. Pic: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Christine McGuinness. Pic: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Siobhan McSweeney. Pic: Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA
Siobhan McSweeney. Pic: Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA

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