How to watch The Pride of Britain Awards 2026 and when they're on TV; The annual ceremony will be broadcast on ITV this week.

Byline: By, Holly Clarke

The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises are back for another year. The star-studded ceremony took place in London earlier this week, but audiences will be able to watch the celebratory night from the comfort of their own homes on Thursday. Carol Vorderman returned as host for the 27th year running.

The awards are an important date in the calendar as they celebrate the achievements of some of the UK's most incredible people. Founded by former Mirror editor Peter Willis, the Pride of Britain Awards honour unsung heroes, such as children of courage, tireless fundraisers, and those who have acted with outstanding bravery.

Categories include the This Morning Local Hero, the Emergency Services Award, Child/Teenager of Courage, and P&O Cruises Inspiration Award. Carol Vorderman will introduce the winners and their astonishing stories alongside co-host Ashley Banjo.

How to watch The Pride of Britain Awards on TV

The Pride of Britain Awards 2026 air on Thursday, October 22 on ITV1 and ITVX. The show runs from 8pm until 10.05pm.

The description for the programme reads: "This year's ceremony from London's Grosvenor House Hotel sees a star-studded line up including His Majesty The King, Jude Belllingham, Davina McCall and Alan Carr celebrate the nation's unsung heroes.

"Hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, expect plenty of emotion and surprises along with inspirational stories of bravery, achievement and selflessness. Plus, stepping off their 25th Anniversary Tour for a special performance are boyband Blue."

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Who is hosting The Pride of Britain Awards

TV legend Carol Vorderman 65, has been presenting the event since the Awards' inception in 1999. She said anyone looking for hope will be blown away by the people honoured at the Pride of Britain Awards.

She told the Mirror: "Pride of Britain is needed now more than ever. We're incredibly divided as a nation. And there are plenty of reasons to be miserable: the cost of living crisis, global uncertainty. But through it all, one thing unites us -and that is hope. And the goodness of people."

Since the first Pride of Britain Awards in 1999, Royalty, prime ministers, global icons and huge stars have honoured the winners, including HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Diana Ross, Sir Paul McCartney, Sharon Stone, Harry Styles, Janet Jackson, David Beckham, Taylor Swift, Anthony Joshua, Sir Mo Farah and Ant and Dec.

The Pride of Britain Awards 2026 air Thursday, October 22 at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX

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Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo host the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards 2026

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The Pride of Britain Awards will air on ITV1

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Carol Vorderman presenting the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards

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Author:	By, Holly Clarke
Publication:	Crosby Herald (Liverpool, England)
Geographic Code:	4EUUK
Date:	Oct 20, 2026
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