Martin Freeman joined glamorous girlfriend Rachel Mariam at the British Academy Television Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night.
The actor, 51, who is up for the top gong for his role in BBC’s The Responder, made a fine figure for the star-studded event.
Martin wore a crisp checkered blazer over a crisp white shirt that he paired with a thick black bow tie and dress pants.
His eyes protective behind shades of blue The Office actor appeared in high spirits as he was supported on his big night by the gorgeous Rachel, whom he has been dating since 2021.
The stunner, 29, turned heads in a plunging gold metallic dress that hugged her figure and boasted sassy cutouts at her slender waist.
Cute couple: Martin Freeman, 51, joined glamorous girlfriend Rachel Mariam, 29, at the British Academy Television Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night
Brave: The actor cut a dapper figure for the star-studded event
The sleeveless dress showed off her toned arms and an intricate collection of colorful tattoos.
Rachel accentuated her features with a light layer of makeup and wore her blonde locks loose.
Martin shares two teenage children Joe, 16, and Grace, 14, with ex-partner Amanda Abbington, 48. The actor co-parents two children with ex Amanda, following their divorce in 2016 after 16 years together.
BBC dramas This is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead the nominations for this year’s ceremony, which will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan.
The ceremony will take place at Queen Elizabeth Hall on London’s Southbank. It marks a change of venue after the event was held at the city’s Royal Festival Hall last year.
Clara Amfo and Michelle Visage host the BAFTA Television Awards red carpet.
This Is Going To Hurt star Ben Wishaw and The Responder’s Martin Freeman are both nominated for lead actor, while the latter is in the running for the drama series award, as well as the original music category.
Meanwhile, first-time nominees Josh Finan and Adelayo Adedayo are shortlisted for the supporting actor and actress awards respectively.
Cool as a cucumber: Martin layered a crisp plaid blazer over a crisp white shirt that he paired with a black chunky bow tie and dress pants
Glam: Meanwhile, Rachel turned heads in a plunging gold metallic dress that hugged her figure and boasted sassy cutouts at her slender waist
Toned down: The sleeveless dress showed off her toned arms and an intricate collection of colorful tattoos
Top gong: He’s been nominated for his role in BBC’s The Responder (pictured)
This Is Going To Hurt also has nominations for Miniseries, Director and Editing in Fiction, Script Casting, and Writer in Drama.
Based on the best-selling non-fiction memoir of the same name, the BBC show follows medical assistant Adam Kay in his chaotic job in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Meanwhile, The Crown received five nominations for its most recent series to air last fall, including Leading Actress and Supporting Actor.
Apple TV+ hits Bad Sisters and Slow Horses, as well as Emily Blunt’s The English each received five nominations.
Slow Horses star Gary Oldman has also received his first BAFTA TV nomination.
In the international category, The Bear, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Wednesday, Oussekine, Pachinko and The White Lotus are all nominated.
In the Leading Actress race, Kate Winslet competes against Imelda Staunton, Sarah Lancashire, Billie Piper and Maxine Peake.
But Peaky Blinders and House Of The Dragon were among the shows to miss as nominations for the 2023 British Academy TV Awards.
Six Kinks: This Is Going To Hurt is based on the non-fiction memoir of the same name, the series follows resident physician Adam Kay in his chaotic job in obstetrics and gynecology
Audience Favorite: The Crown received five nominations for its most recent series airing last fall, including Leading Actress and Supporting Actor
Popular: Apple TV+ hits Bad Sisters and Slow Horses, as well as Emily Blunt’s The English received five nominations each
While many critically acclaimed series with multiple kinks were recognized, some of the most acclaimed shows and performances of 2022 were not featured.
Similarly, the Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon was not nominated in the International Series category, despite its huge budget and fan following.
Prime Video’s epic series Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power was also dropped from the same category.
While The Crown received a total of five nominations in the major TV and Craft categories, one star was noticeably disapproved.
Elizabeth Debicki, who was praised by critics for her performance as Princess Diana, missed out on a nomination in the Leading Actress or Supporting Actress category.
The show was also rejected in the Drama Series category, though star Imelda Staunton did earn a Leading Actress Lead role.
Another show that was completely excluded from the nominations was Gentleman Jack, which returned last year for its highly anticipated second series.
