{"id":69750,"date":"2026-02-19T14:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T06:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=69750"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T06:40:10","slug":"celebrate-the-best-of-british-film-and-tv-as-the-baftas-stream-live-on-lionsgate-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/web-episode-streaming-shows\/celebrate-the-best-of-british-film-and-tv-as-the-baftas-stream-live-on-lionsgate-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Best of British Film and TV as the BAFTAs Stream Live on Lionsgate Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Enjoy a front-row experience from the comforts of your own home with Lionsgate Play<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards season is in full swing, and film enthusiasts are surely thriving. Pinoy cinephiles won\u2019t need to miss a thing, because once again, the glitz and glamor of the annual British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs)<\/strong> is streaming exclusively on Lionsgate Play, live from London\u2019s Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026, Sunday at 7 PM GMT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filipino audiences can join the festivities through Lionsgate Play\u2019s real-time stream on February 23, Monday, 1:30 AM (Philippine time). The full program will also be available for streaming on demand, so viewers can revisit the highlights anytime they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect at the 2026 BAFTAs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, the BAFTAs gather the most brilliant talents for a night of celebration, high-stakes competition, and tributes. Similar to the United States\u2019 Academy Awards, the BAFTAs celebrate and honor the best in British and international film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the prestigious awards ceremony is set to recognize many notable works in the world of film. Paul Thomas Anderson\u2019s One Battle After Another<\/em> leads with 14 nominations, followed by Ryan Coogler\u2019s genre-defying supernatural thriller Sinners<\/em> with 13 nods, and Chloe Zhao\u2019s haunting historical drama Hamnet<\/em> with 11 nominations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Safdie\u2019s directorial debut for Marty Supreme<\/em> comes strong, with his high-voltage sports comedy drama starring Timothee Chalamet earning 11 nominations, including Best Film and Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a big year for gothic films, as Guillermo del Toro\u2019s gothic epic Frankenstein <\/em>earns 8 nods, with Jacob Elordi nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Dan Laustsen for Best Cinematography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After hosting the BAFTAs for two consecutive years, David Tennant bids goodbye to the stage. This year, viewers can look forward to Alan Cumming\u2019s charisma and bold fashion choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the glamorous event more special, the award-winning British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware will be taking the stage to perform a special tribute during the In-Memoriam Segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the 2026 BAFTAs are a must-watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The excitement of the glamorous night doesn\u2019t stop there as the singing stars of K-pop Demon Hunters<\/em><\/strong> will perform outside the US for the first time. Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey), the singing voices behind HUNTR\/X, will perform the record-breaking anthem \u201cGolden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 BAFTA Fellowship award will be given to NBCUniversal Entertainment\u2019s Chairman Dame Donna Langley DBE<\/strong>, who championed some of the most influential films in the last two decades, including Oppenheimer<\/em>, The Holdovers<\/em>, Jurassic World<\/em>, Bridesmaids<\/em>, and the record-breaking 2024 adaptation of Wicked<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to watch the 2026 BAFTAs in the Philippines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tune in for all the excitement this February 23, Monday<\/strong>, as the BAFTAs will be livestreamed in real time in the Philippines exclusively on Lionsgate Play. Here\u2019s the schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n