Rainbow surge at BAFTA Television Awards as UK's biggest TV stars light up the red carpet in blazing colours

There was a definite theme in the air as the UK’s biggest stars lit up the red carpet at this year’s BAFTA Television Awards.

Bold, primary colours were all the rage as actresses Jodie Whittaker, Roisin Conaty and Rose Ayling-Ellis wore vivid hues as they arrived at The Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.

Celebrities embraced what is known as “dopamine dressing”, picking bright colours and shimmering textures with gowns in ruby, tangerine and sparkling metallics.

Doctor Who star Whittaker, nominated for leading actress in Toxic Town, chose a halter-neck, vibrant ruby gown by Solace London.

Comedienne Conaty was in a bold red Needle & Thread tulle off-the-shoulder dress with a red lip and Hollywood-style curls, while American actress Rhea Seehorn, nominated for her role in Pluribus, opted for a striking V-neck bias-cut red gown with black bow detailing by Rodarte.

American actor Adam Scott, nominated for Severance, followed suit in a ruby red double-breasted tux with black loafers and a white pocket square.

Other stars chose bright citrus, including Lucy Punch and Philippa Dunne, nominated for their roles in the BBC comedy series Amandaland alongside Jennifer Saunders.

Punch represented British designer Stella McCartney in a tangerine orange maxi dress with a cut-out shoulder and sheer mesh panel.

Irish actress Philippa Dunne wore a lime-green sequin midi-dress by Sister Jane from the Dream: The Garden Atelier collection, complete with white floral accents.

Ayling-Ellis, nominated for her role in the four-part BBC One thriller Reunion, chose a sunshine-yellow silk dress with a halter-neck and wing-caped detail.

The other red-carpet trend in London was metallic magic, and Amanda Holden wore a daring two-piece by Lebanese designer Basil Soda with a beaded fringe bralette and panelled satin and mesh skirt with a crystal-embroidered train.