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Richard Ayoade hosts the Bafta Television Awards from BBC TV Centre, honouring the best of British and international talent on both sides of the camera.
Nominees include Mo Gilligan, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Guz Khan, Jodie Comer, Stephen Graham, Suranne Jones, Ncuti Gatwa and Lee Mack.
With special guests presenting Bafta awards to winners via live feeds and with pre-recorded messages.
British Academy Television Awards | 2020 | BBC
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[@philippegauvin-vallee9371]

This man is a creative genius. Every piece of work of his I have heard or seen is masterful and insightful.

[@adam346]

"how do you make great art when reality has jumped the shark" - mood.

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

Bahaha, Richard Ayoade was just the finishing touch, what a great comedic moment in the Australian-British love affair.

[@julz63]

Tim Minchin could write and sing a song about making coffee, and it would be fabulous 🎶❤️

[@shmalfie8674]

It's called some people have it worse than I ! (Well he mentions making coffee in it, among other mundane tasks)

[@julz63]

Shmalfie thanks for that...yep I was right, it was fabulous 🤣🤣🤣

[@KymWritesStuff]

He also wrote a fairly long song about cheese which he performed at his show at the Royal Albert Hall

[@shmalfie8674]

@@KymWritesStuff I saw it live - it was fantastic

[@vasilachestefan2051]

that's actually not a bad idea

[@saividhyakannan]

A cleaned up Tim Minchin... Feels so strange

[@graytart]

saividhyakannan Yes... and wearing shoes!

[@Grievous-]

He's always been a bit of a train wreck.

[@helenl3193]

@@graytart yup, the shoes are what threw me! 😯

[@nonnieyaya7571]

I like it.

[@crashq8784]

do you think he's wearing a wig with his normal hair in there somewhere?

[@ellariel7457]

First, one of my favorite things about Tim since the beginning is the way the man clearly loves his wife and family. That said, how do I keep falling more in love with this man every time I see him? 💜

[@benkane813]

Genius! I saw him live in Portsmouth last night, and here I am already, looking for fresh laughs. He's absolutely amazing,

[@SupergirlUK]

Saw him last night at Portsmouth 😊 So good

[@OddballEddie]

Saw him two weeks ago in Manchester. Hands down one of the best concerts I've been too.

[@MsGrockle]

If I were Richard Ayoade, I would have those gloriously sung last words as my ringtone!!

[@Simon-hb9rf]

how many times did the backup singers have to practice this before they stopped laughing? they are on the edge for most of the song

[@bullywag]

The man is a certified genius. The ending was wild!

[@heidibaltom8138]

I kove this. Tim is just the best at making a joke out of a bad situation. So good made me laugh

[@blackcountrybricks8839]

He’s right about ‘upright’ how it’s not got a nomination is beyond me. ‘When they see us’ will still (and rightly won) the international category, for upright now not even he nominated and then ask the dude the play is a tad insulting. Upright is brilliant, please give it a watch

[@DJM1303]

Tim Minchin is magnificent!

[@tanyanguyen3704]

If Matilda stays closed, am I still rich? Heheh

[@dreads9536]

Laughed hard at that one :D

[@meme-hr7sd]

Could someone explain this to me? What/Who is Matilda. (Not an Aussie) I only know the movie "Matilda", but that makes no sense, does it? Thank you!

[@chester6343]

@@meme-hr7sd Tim wrote the music to the musical that shows in London

[@carolynking5470]

@@meme-hr7sd Brilliant stage musical from Roald Dahl story. "Matilda" has been playing around the world. Won tons of awards including 5 Tony's. Netflix version coming out in Dec. 2022. "When I Grow Up" one of the songs on CZcams, including a hilarious parody that Tim did with Ben Platt & Abigail Spencer & James Cordon (as Donald Trump!) on the Late Late Show 5 years ago.

[@JackIsRacing]

BAFTA: Bloody Australia’s Finest Timothy Artist

[@JackIsRacing]

Steven True Raised in Perth, W Aus... dual nationality... call it a draw??

[@22abz38]

Jack Smith doesn’t even have ur accent

[@JackIsRacing]

22 Abz Who said I’m British bro? 😅

[@rowanaboat4523]

You can tell those backing singers are having whale of a time.

[@preppysaremid9152]

I love his beautiful red hair! Talented & handsome as usual.

[@vultan2000]

Well at least Richard Ayoade has a new ring tone.

[@matty.r23]

Never thought I’d see an 80s cyberman on a Tim Minchin video but here we are.

[@ehole593]

PMSL

[@criert135]

@@matty.r23 An 80s Cyberman and a TARDIS, wowaweewa!

[@seppyq3672]

I'm American, but I want to watch this award show just because of Richard and Tim! I wish Tim would do a song for an awards show here.

[@lorenzodeo2007]

Hey how are you doing today??

[@TheLucyblades]

Brilliant. I cant believe I missed this till now!

[@Batmanstabbingadog]

Cleaned up Tim Minchin looks more Australian than normal Minchin

[@kimberleychandler-chapman7908]

This is one of the best parts of the baftas.. second was when Tim ended the show although the bbc should be ashamed to have cut him off at the end!!without Mr minchin i wouldnt even even bothered watching!!

[@lorenzodeo2007]

Hey how are you doing today??

[@marybreen77]

I have never seen or heard anything from this man that doesn't make me laugh out loud or burst into tears! He is an absolute genius 👏 😍

[@Cab00v]

This man is a genius.

[@preppysaremid9152]

Very talented & thoughtfully funny. I love his new look!

[@wasabifan0802]

literal chills down my spine every time.

[@kwebst1]

One of my very favorite people

[@hanlens_on_hiatus]

He's a genius

[@BlueInk912]

Art reflects life. Thank you great

[@harpersferrytailspetsittin3814]

“...signing virtuous petitions in our Ugg boots!” Tim zipped over to West Virginia and peeked in my windows for this line! We feel strongly BOTH WAYS about everything around here. The debates get heated and my toes get cold, so it’s MacBook and Ugg’s on for the cause du jour! En Guarde!

[@TheOriginalDeckBoy]

Absolutely Sensational!

[@tK-be6ns]

needs to be regigged for the oscars

[@seffundoos]

This is amazing

[@daisyterry4408]

1:59 Calling a female actor an actor? YES

[@wickedcatsrodriguez]

He looks like John Lithgow.

[@nolongerlistless]

I thought at first Tim he was wearing blue gloves to play the piano...

[@ieatmetalforbreakfast]

He looking fresh oooooo

[@paulmahon123]

Brilliant.

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

This is a new version of Tim...he’s got shoes on!

[@ehole593]

brilliant piece.

[@hiyasweets]

Love the hair style

[@xtsdagger6956]

Tim is brill, always

[@ricardotricks]

Fantastic work Tim u are a completely a Rock a Roll Nerd u can make a song out of anything relevant, such a talent, Ps loved the zombie bit too .

[@thebridgeacross9907]

ngl this song is actually pretty good

[@matty.r23]

Check out his other stuff!

[@ozbrizzie8869]

Well he did write all the songs for mathilda the musical [royal Dahl story]

[@JessicaZane4realz]

This is so weird with no audience.

[@Stiffkittens01]

You've never been to one of his gigs then. This is normal...

[@kas_xo]

It still would've been weird with an audience. 😂

[@lorenzodeo2007]

Hey how are you doing today??

[@fletcher1710]

That's covid for ya, baby

[@trintrava]

LOVE

[@fromchomleystreet]

Slowly but surely, Tim is turning into Rolf Harris. Just physically, thank goodness.

[@MariaDelMedico]

Great hair as always

[@ContinuousFocus]

Love Tim hahaha, and Richard

[@alicev6978]

Tim is God😁😁

[@janetjenkins218]

After watching him play Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar i feel hes wasted as a comedian. Fantastic performer.

[@PianoDiary85]

He isn't wasted as a comedian. Nor is he wasted as a pianist, or an actor, or poet, a director, a producer... He is fantastic at everything.

[@Stiffkittens01]

Was brilliant seeing you last November
Hope [eventually] to see some sort of sequel or another show featuring the same cast to Upright

[@GreenIce101]

It’s just been confirmed that a second season is coming! Can’t remember when, but I’m excited already!

[@erinmcmullin3836]

I feel like Tim Minchin and Weird Al should be friends

[@adrianlindsay3194]

When did Tim start wearing shoes on stage? Besides Jesus Christ Superstar of course.

[@emmyjo720]

He is wearing a suit too...He wears shoes when he does songs from Matilda...

[@bowdencable7094]

I need the backup singers to be farther apart for social distancing reasons. Points for the rhyme with Richard Ayoade.

[@BeeLZBeeb]

the zombie bits 👌👏

[@romanmeyer7122]

Very funny 10/10

[@tappyfeet139]

go elise mccann and daniel raso!!

[@TheTjjjaaa]

The thumbnail....I seriously tought ...it´s Jodie Comer in disguise....

[@helenl3193]

Villanelle can go anywhere, be anyone!

[@joemurphy4971]

Cheers

[@M0ike]

Thought the thumb nail was Keith Lemon.

[@awise8332]

Excellent !

[@beach3girl459]

Did someone say ZOMBIES...

[@davidschmidt6013]

Sweet Jeezuz, he's taking the piss right outta them, their silly culture and their stupid self-congratulatory awards, and they don't even realize it!! FANTASTIC!!!!

[@enter_feeling6042]

They don't realize it? The singers are about to piss themselves

[@PianoDiary85]

They do realise it, I'm sure they all feel similarly. He is very good at relating to people and how they actually feel about certain things. It's why people love him so much.

[@FutureAbe]

Why is he using a podcast mic

[@WonderWhatHappened]

I thought that was Michael Keaton from the thumbnail.

[@iamwardicus]

The beard looks good on him.

[@sylvianblue]

I hear Dean Friedman !

[@RealRayPalmer]

Anyone noticed it 3 minutes

[@homersimpstone5803]

KEITH LEMON IS THAT YOU!!!

[@daisyterry4408]

1:14 Sounds a lot like "How do you document real life when real life is getting more like fiction each day"

[@craigevans4694]

As an artist myself, it keeps stopping me in my tracks. Reality has indeed jumped the shark.

[@elizabethjanetugby4695]

That sounds about right.

[@johncarloderamos2072]

I thought he was Ross on vlog creations😂

[@Mutatedcorpse]

HE HAS SHOES ON?!?!?!?

[@MrBearMia]

This video could really be iproved by a random clip of Kevin Hart Laughing

[@EndeavoursRadio]

He's looking like Weird Al

[@GingerNuts]

Well...

[@luciadilazzaro2285]

I thought it was Jodie Comer with a beard

[@subbtopp]

well that was depressing

[@albert276]

Does he have new teeth?

[@Stiffkittens01]

He s should have stuck two finger up at BAFTA & used an upright piano instead

[@lorenzodeo2007]

Hey how are you doing today??

[@stevendouglas3860]

His teeth.
Omg he's gone so London showbiz.

[@lorenzodeo2007]

Hey how are you doing today??

[@lfcwilli]

Victoria wood did it better

[@ahhhmedia8749]

No clue who the singer is but the song was good. Cheers. Also what's a bafta? Like the Emmy's, I assume.

[@phildman132]

If you know neither Tim Minchin nor the BAFTAs, how did you even find this video?

[@ahhhmedia8749]

@@phildman132 trending

[@carolynking5470]

Check out Tim Minchin on CZcams. Songwriter, comedian, composer, actor, producer... toured in Jesus Christ Superstar as Judas.

[@jimmygillard]

Is this a new Leigh Francis character?

[@StephenJMC89]

He's got more talent in his left earlobe than that stain on comedy.

[@jimmygillard]

@@StephenJMC89 He might wanna change his look then XD

[@TheGreatRuke]

@@jimmygillard if anything Leigh Francis copied Tim

[@timothykorsmoe5922]

Tim Minchin you look like you have lost some weight!!

[@u8myshorts]

its not as good . i know why. it's sad

[@Banners777]

BAFTA, so woke it's become a joke.

[@matty.r23]

How tf is this woke?

[@erikstenhammar]

But why didn't the pandemic get a mention in this song?

[@matthewjeremy6887]

At the start

[@lottier1043]

It did

[@matthewrandell5055]

Whut

[@erikstenhammar]

. __thepoint__>
/
You

[@themudbloodchannel1584]

It literally did

[@aristotleorplato]

Tim, you are a great artist and composer but that was terrible.

[@matty.r23]

how?

[@aristotleorplato]

@@matty.r23 It was just terrible

[@matty.r23]

aristotleorplato I mean, it’s not his best but It’s far from his worst.

[@aristotleorplato]

@@matty.r23 Fair enough. That is your opinion. Peace and love.

[@stiiixy]

You lost me three seconds in, when I heard your yankcent.

[@alanrobertson3172]

Awful

[@FabulousCooki]

You're awful

[@duncansherman-hailcaesar3513]

Alan Robertson If it’s awful, at least explain why it is

[@pintpullinggeek]

Awww, full of great lines. FTFY.

[@bobrail733]

Looks like another night unfunny rubbish by today's untalented so called entertainers direct from university and Edinburgh festival all luvvies together 👎👎👎👎👎

[@SadPeterPan1977]

Unless you're tied to a chair with your eyes taped open like Malcolm McDowell in 'A Clockwork Orange' and being forced to watch it I believe that other channels and forms of entertainment are available.

[@MadcapShambleton]

@@SadPeterPan1977 That, and make sure no one pees in his porridge again tomorrow.

[@front_row_video]

I assume you're over 60 if you're using the term "luvvies"

[@pintpullinggeek]

I don't understand how an awards show for TV and film can be such a threat to your sense of self that you feel the need to deride it....

[@MBM1117727]

OK Bob AKA Rob AKA Alan

[@blackletter2591]

Creep