BAFTA TV AWARDS 2023:Martin Freeman, 51, joins girlfriend Rachel Mariam, 29

Martin Freeman joined glamorous girlfriend Rachel Mariam at the British Academy Television Awards at London’s Royal Festival hall on Sunday evening.

The actor, 51, who is up for the top gong for his role in BBC’s The Responder cut a dapper figure for the star-studded event.

Martin layered a bright plaid blazer over a crisp white shirt which he teamed with a black dickie bow and smart trousers. 

Shielding his eyes behind blue shades The Office actor appeared in high spirits as he was supported on his big night by the gorgeous Rachel, with whom he has been dating since 2021. 

The stunner, 29, turned heads in a plunging gold metallic gown which hugged her  figure and boasted racy cut outs at her svelte waist. 

Dapper: The actor cut a dapper figure for the star-studded event

The sleeves frock showcased her toned arms as well as an intricate collection of colourful tattoos.

Rachel accentuated her features with a light dusting of make-up 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 his two children with ex Amanda, following their split 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 awards will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank. It marks a change in venue after last year’s event was held at the city’s Royal Festival Hall.

Clara Amfo and Michelle Visage will present from the BAFTA Television Awards red carpet. 

This Is Going To Hurt star Ben Wishaw and The Responder’s Martin Freeman are both nominated for leading actor, while the latter is in the running for the drama series prize, as well as the original music category.

Meanwhile, first time nominees Josh Finan and Adelayo Adedayo are on the shortlist for the respective supporting actor and actress awards.

Cool as a cucmber: Martin layered a bright plaid blazer over a crisp white shirt which he teamed with a black dickie bow and smart trousers

Glam: Meanwhile Rachel  turned heads in a plunging gold metallic gown which hugged her figure and boasted racy cut outs at her svelte waist

Toned: The sleeves frock showcased her toned arms as well as an intricate collection of colourful tattoos

Top gong: He nominated for his role in BBC’s The Responder (pictured)

This Is Going To Hurt also has nominations for mini series, director and editing in fiction, scripted casting and writer in drama.

The BBC show is based on the best-selling non-fiction memoir of the same name, the series follows junior doctor Adam Kay in his chaotic job in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 

Meanwhile, The Crown received five nominations for its most recent series which aired last Autumn, including Leading Actress and Supporting Actor.

Apple TV+ hits Bad Sisters and Slow Horses, as well as Emily Blunt’s The English also received five nods each.

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.

The Leading Actress race will see Kate Winslet go up against Imelda Staunton, Sarah Lancashire, Billie Piper and Maxine Peake.

But Peaky Blinders and House Of The Dragon were among the shows to miss out as the nominations for the 2023 British Academy TV Awards.

Six nods: This Is Going To Hurt is based on the non-fiction memoir of the same name, the series follows junior doctor Adam Kay in his chaotic job in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Crowd favourite: The Crown received five nominations for its most recent series which aired last Autumn, including Leading Actress and Supporting Actor

Popular: Apple TV+ hits Bad Sisters and Slow Horses, as well as Emily Blunt’s The English also received five nods each

While many critically-acclaimed series were recognised with multiple nods, some of 2022’s most praised shows and performances did not feature.

Likewise, the Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon was not nominated in the International Series category, despite its vast budget and fan following.

Prime Video’s epic series Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, was also snubbed from the same category.

While The Crown received a total of five nominations across the main TV and Craft categories, one star was noticeably snubbed.

Elizabeth Debicki, who was praised by critics for her performance as Princess Diana, missed out on a nod in either the Leading Actress or Supporting Actress category.

The show was also snubbed from the Drama Series category, though star Imelda Staunton did earn a Leading Actress nod.

Another show completely shut out of the nominations was Gentleman Jack, which returned for its long-anticipated second series last year.