Danny Dyer's emotional, expletive-filled BAFTAs speech revealed after censored BBC broadcast
The actor was visibly choked up as he thanked Mr Bigstuff creator Ryan Sampson.
Danny Dyer's emotional speech at the BAFTA Television Awards 2025, which was censored during the ceremony's BBC One broadcast, has been released online.
The actor won the prestigious prize for Male Performance in a Comedy, following an acclaimed turn in Sky Max and NOW comedy series Mr Bigstuff, where he played the outrageous estranged brother to shy carpet seller Glen (played by Ryan Sampson).
Dyer was nominated alongside Kaos star Nabhaan Rizwan (whose brother, Mawaan, coincidentally won last year for Juice), plus Bilal Hasna (Extraordinary), Dylan Thomas-Smith (G'wed), Oliver Savell (Changing Ends) and Phil Dunning (Smoggie Queens).
He took to the stage last night to deliver a typically unfiltered acceptance speech, which began with him joking that his acting was "so bad it was funny".
Dyer went on to thank Sky and producer Hayley Sterling for their support of the show, also name-checking co-star Harriet Webb and saying it was an "honour to share the screen" with her.
However, the warmest remarks were saved for Mr Bigstuff star and creator Sampson, with Dyer surprising himself by getting choked up as he heaped praise on his collaborator.
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"I'd like to dedicate this to Ryan Sampson: One of the greatest things to come out of Rotherham, [although] that's not saying much," he began. "One of the best actors this country has ever produced, I'm telling you."
"[He's] never done the same thing twice, which is not something I can say," continued Dyer. "You wrote this part, mate, for me, so you gave me a really good opportunity - I'm getting choked up again, f**k me!"
Regaining his composure, Dyer said: "You won this for me, mate! I really appreciate it, thank you so much."
Sampson could be seen in the live audience at the ceremony, himself shedding a few tears of joy over Dyer's words and the recognition his show was receiving.
Wrapping up, Dyer shouted out his daughters, adding: "Girls, Sunnie and Dani… I've done it, girls, I've f***ing done it!"
The award continues what has been a strong period for Dyer post-EastEnders, with the actor also earning acclaim for his role as self-made businessman Freddie in the popular Disney+ series Rivals, which is returning for season 2.
You can watch his full acceptance speech below:
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
