Vogue Williams, Laura Whitmore and Phillipa Dunne channel spring hues at the Bafta TV Awards

Irish stars embraced spring pastels and fresh neutrals on the Bafta TV Awards red carpet in London.
Vogue Williams, Laura Whitmore and Phillipa Dunne channel spring hues at the Bafta TV Awards

By Lara Owen, PA

Irish stars embraced fresh spring hues at the Bafta TV Awards in London, with vibrant greens, powdery pastel and soft neutrals dominating the red carpet.

Amandaland’s Philippa Dunne stepped out in a lime green sequined midi dress by Sister Jane from the Dream: The Garden Atelier collection, complete with white floral accents.

Philippa Dunne attending the Bafta TV Awards 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture date: Sunday May 10, 2026.
Philippa Dunne in Sister Jane (Ian West/PA)

Presenter and podcaster Vogue Williams also stepped out in a halterneck gown, wearing a white maxi dress with a sheer lace overlay.

Vogue Williams attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture date: Sunday May 10, 2026.
Vogue Williams stepped out in white lace, showcasing a new fringe (Ian West/PA)

The star showcased a new fringe, stepping out three weeks after announcing her fourth pregnancy with husband Spencer Matthews on Instagram.

Laura Whitmore also showcased her baby bump in a nude, strapless maxi dress with a ruched bodice by sustainable designer Mara Hoffman.

The 41-year-old presenter paired the look with a pearlescent clutch and gold cuff.

Laura Whitmore attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture date: Sunday May 10, 2026.
Laura Whitmore in Mara Hoffman (Ian West/PA)

Elsewhere, singer Una Healey wore a butter yellow and baby blue structured gown, complete with a cut-out waist detail and a powder blue miniature handbag.

Una Healy attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture date: Sunday May 10, 2026.
Una Healy in spring pastels (Ian West/PA)

Actress Sinead Keenan,  who stars in the thriller How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, opted for a more classic look, in a strapless black and white gown with a sheer mesh panel.

Sinead Keenan attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture date: Sunday May 10, 2026.
Sinead Keenan opted for classic monochrome (Ian West/PA)

Amandaland’s lead Lucy Punch also opted for vibrant hues in a tangerine Stella McCartney gown and a metallic Stone and Mason clutch.

Lucy Punch attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture date: Sunday May 10, 2026.
Amandaland’s Lucy Punch in Stella McCartney (Ian West/PA)

Other stars to turn heads on the red carpet included Amanda Holden, nominated for Amanda and Alan’s Spanish job alongside Alan Carr, who stepped out in a silver silk and mesh two-piece by Basil Soda.

Amanda Holden in silver two-piece
Amanda Holden stepped out in diamante silver at the Bafta TV Awards (Ian West/PA)

The glamourous look featured diamante detailing and a sheer train.

Meanwhile, Rose Ayling-Ellis opted for a sunny sunshine yellow halterneck gown with cape detailing.

Rose Ayling Ellis attending the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture date: Sunday May 10, 2026.
Rose Ayling-Ellis in sunshine yellow (Ian West/PA)

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