The television industry is facing a state of turmoil, according to the recent Bafta Awards ceremony. Play School presenter, Floella Benjamin, expressed the urgent need for creative survival solutions from the UK government during her acceptance speech for the Bafta fellowship. As Top Boy took home the award for best drama series, the challenges and uncertainties in the TV industry were brought to the forefront. The Bafta chair, Sara Putt, also highlighted the struggles faced by freelancers, independent production companies, PSBs, and broadcasters in a tough year for the industry. With the impending finales of popular series like The Crown and Happy Valley, the future of British television is at a critical crossroads.
