Martin Lewis ‘very proud’ to receive Bafta Special Award for TV contributions
The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com will be presented with the prize at the British Academy Television Awards next month.
www.standard.co.ukMartin Lewis has been confirmed as the recipient of BAFTA’s Television Special Award for 2026. The award recognizes his long-running impact on UK audiences through Money Saving Expert and his TV work, with the ceremony taking place on May 10, 2026.[1][2][3]
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The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com will be presented with the prize at the British Academy Television Awards next month.
www.standard.co.ukThe personal finance expert has made the unexpected crossover to being a Hunsnet-approved oracle, writes Rachel McGrath
www.independent.co.ukBAFTA has announced that Martin Lewis CBE will be presented with this year's BAFTA Television Special Award.
www.televisual.comThe journalist has been a key voice guiding many people through the cost of living crisis.
www.radiotimes.comThe Money Saving Expert delivered a passionate speech as he took home the BAFTA Special Award.
www.radiotimes.comThe Money Saving Expert gave an emotional speech after being presented with the prize.
www.standard.co.ukBritish TV icon is to be honoured this May!
www.digitalspy.comMartin Lewis CBE to Receive BAFTA Television Special Award at the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards
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