When are the Pride of Britain Awards 2026 on TV? Date, time and presenters revealed

The Pride of Britain Awards 2026 will air on ITV1 and ITVX at 8pm on Thursday, October 22, celebrating the extraordinary people whose courage, kindness and achievements have made a difference across the UK.

The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises will take place on October 19 at the Grosvenor House in London, where a star-studded audience will gather to honour the nation’s inspirational and unsung heroes.

Leading the main ceremony will be returning presenters Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, who will help celebrate the remarkable stories of this year’s winners. The awards will bring together familiar faces from the worlds of television and entertainment alongside the everyday people whose achievements deserve national recognition.

Viewers can also catch the excitement before the ceremony, with Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks returning to host the official Red Carpet Live stream across Pride of Britain’s social media channels. Joining the duo will be GK Barry, who will meet the deserving winners and celebrity guests as they arrive at the event.

Who is presenting the Pride of Britain Awards 2026?

Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo will lead the main ceremony at Grosvenor House, continuing the tradition of celebrating people whose extraordinary actions have inspired the nation.

Meanwhile, Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks are returning as the official red carpet hosts, bringing their trademark humour and lively personalities to the evening.

Speaking about their return, the pair said: “We are back as your official red carpet hosts for the best night of the year – the Pride of Britain Awards 2026. And what an honour it is to be involved for another year as official red carpet hosts – it’s always chaotic with us but always so fun. It’s the one evening where we all come together to celebrate the Nation’s true heroes so please get involved and tune in.”

GK Barry will also join the red carpet presenting team. The Big Brother: The Group Chat host has previously contributed to the awards as a member of the judging panel and is now preparing to interview this year’s winners and celebrity arrivals.

Sharing her enthusiasm, GK Barry said: “‘Come on! The night we’re all waiting for – Pride Of Britain! It is a genuine honour to be involved in the awards every year – from judging panel to red carpet hosting. It’s such a special night where our country’s heroes and legends are celebrated. I can’t wait to meet the much deserved winners this year, see you on that carpet.”

What to expect from the Pride of Britain Awards 2026

The annual awards shine a spotlight on individuals from across the UK whose acts of bravery, generosity, determination and selflessness have had a meaningful impact on others.

Held at London’s Grosvenor House, this year’s ceremony will welcome a host of television favourites and celebrities, all gathering to recognise the achievements of people who might otherwise remain outside the public eye.

With Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo at the helm, the main event will celebrate the stories of the nation’s unsung heroes, while the red carpet coverage promises interviews, celebrity arrivals and behind-the-scenes excitement ahead of the ceremony.

The Pride of Britain Awards have become an established fixture in the UK’s television calendar, bringing inspirational personal stories to a national audience and recognising people whose actions have made a lasting difference to their communities and beyond.

Pride of Britain Awards 2026: Key details

• TV date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Broadcast time: 8pm
• Where to watch: ITV1 and ITVX
• Ceremony date: October 19, 2026
• Venue: Grosvenor House, London
• Main presenters: Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo
• Red carpet hosts: Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks
• Additional red carpet presenter: GK Barry
• Event partner: P&O Cruises

The ceremony takes place on Monday, October 19, before airing on ITV1 and ITVX from 8pm on Thursday, October 22. Viewers can tune in to celebrate the remarkable people whose stories and achievements take centre stage at the 2026 Pride of Britain Awards.

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