Ariyon Bakare
Ariyon Bakare is a talented actor featured in the upcoming Doctor Who episode, where he plays a character known as the Barber. Bakare describes the episode as a 'time-bending cultural ancestral collision' and looks forward to showcasing the vibrancy of Lagos through its storytelling, which he believes resonates with the show's fans.
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Ariyon Bakare portrays Morris, Barrington's best friend and love interest.
‘Mr. Loverman’, una historia de amor que pasó 50 años encerrada en el armario protagoniza la serie revelación en Reino Unido | Televisión
Spain· 2025-07-14
Ariyon Bakare plays Barry’s long-suffering lover in Mr. Loverman.
What to watch this weekend: Embrace the heat with Mr Loverman on BritBox and Smoke on Apple TV+
Canada· 2025-06-26
Ariyon Bakare plays Morris De La Roux, the unofficial partner of Lennie James's character in Mr Loverman.
Taron Egerton’s Apple TV+ thriller is an unconventional ride
Australia· 2025-06-19
Ariyon Bakare won a Bafta for best supporting actor for his role in BBC drama Mr Loverman, adapted from Evaristo's novel.
Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off Women's Prize for outstanding contribution
United Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Ariyon Bakare plays the partner of Lennie James's character in the drama.
El final de ‘El juego del calamar’, ‘The Bear’ y otras series recomendadas para junio | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-05-31
Bakare gave one of the most emotional acceptance speeches of the night.
A wedding dress, party plans... and Alan Cumming's four suitsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Ariyon Bakare received an award for his supporting role in 'Mr Loverman'.
'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' y 'Blue Lights' reinan en los Bafta de la televisión
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-12
Ariyon Bakare was named best supporting actor for Mr Loverman.
Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta TV AwardsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Ariyon Bakare is nominated for acting in Mr Loverman.
Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates vs the Post Office to go head to headUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Ariyon Bakare plays the mysterious Barber in the upcoming episode.
Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is 'finally' coming to LagosUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
