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27
May
2025
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15:52
Europe/London

BAFTA success for University of Ƶ alumnus Rob Rinder

Barrister, TV personality and University of Ƶ alumni Robert Rinder wins Best Factual Entertainment at the 71st Annual BAFTA Television Awards.

We are delighted to congratulate , University of Ƶ alumnus, on winning the for his BBC series Rob and Rylan’s 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’s highest honours.

Rob Rinder studied at the University of Ƶ, 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’s Grand Tour has seen it renewed for a second series, where the duo will travel to India and retrace the steps of Rob’s favourite author E.M. Forster.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and to count Rob among our inspiring alumni.

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