BAFTA success for University of Manchester alumnus Rob Rinder
Barrister, TV personality and University of Manchester alumni Robert Rinder wins Best Factual Entertainment at the 71st Annual BAFTA Television Awards.
We are delighted to congratulate , University of Manchester alumnus, on winning the for his BBC series Rob and Rylan鈥檚 Grand Tour, co-hosted with Rylan Clark.
The award-winning series follows the pair as they retrace the steps of the Grand Tour across Europe, exploring art, culture, and identity with warmth and wit. The programme has been praised for its engaging storytelling and emotional depth, earning widespread acclaim and now, one of television鈥檚 highest honours.
Rob Rinder studied at the University of Manchester, graduating with a double first in Politics and Modern History, a joint honours degree spanning both the and the . His academic achievements laid the foundation for a distinguished career in law, broadcasting, and public engagement.
The success of Rob and Rylan鈥檚 Grand Tour has seen it renewed for a second series, where the duo will travel to India and retrace the steps of Rob鈥檚 favourite author E.M. Forster.
We are proud to celebrate this achievement and to count Rob among our inspiring alumni.