Broadcast Awards 2026
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FeaturesBroadcaster of the Year: Netflix
‘Netflix is a global streaming superpower – and British shows are playing a crucial role in fuelling that success’
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FeaturesEmerging indie of the year: Love Monday
‘An exceptional small indie run with care, diligence, creativity and skill by a brilliant all-female leadership team’
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FeaturesBest post-production house: Suite
‘Beautiful culture, employee-owned uniqueness, strong entertainment pedigree’
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FeaturesSpecial recognition: Lorraine Heggessey
‘Lorraine is a true champion of public service broadcasting, consistently backing talent and creativity’
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FeaturesHall of Fame: Long Lost Family
‘Moving and magnificent, there are plenty of flashier shows on British television, but very few that can point to such a significant contribution’
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FeaturesBest new drama: Adolescence
“It feels like a landmark achievement in the world of scripted, Stephen Graham is a genius”
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FeaturesBest reality programme: The Traitors
“Once again, this addictive hit got everybody talking”
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FeaturesBest entertainment programme: Last One Laughing
“The stand-out casting that elevated the format into something truly special”
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FeaturesBest returning drama: Slow Horses
“It’s a wonderfully characterful, uniquely-toned series which still feel engaging and joyful after multiple outings”
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FeaturesBest multichannel programme: Murder Case: The Vanishing Cyclist
“It had a hugely compelling narrative which focused on the family’s pain and the police’s meticulous investigation”
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FeaturesBest documentary programme: Grenfell: Uncovered
“An important film that leaves you feeling the injustice that is ongoing for the residents and those who lost their lives”
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FeaturesBest specialist factual programme: Helmand: Tour of Duty
“Fantastic storytelling, pace and voices”
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FeaturesBest current affairs programme: State of Rage
“This is a powerful film with an entirely fresh and new perspective from children and teens in the region”
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FeaturesBest factual entertainment programme: Virgin Island
“Above all, it was a great watch, that made you think, made you laugh and made you cry”
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FeaturesBest documentary series: Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park
“It is devastatingly powerful and proves TV really can make a difference”
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FeaturesBest soap/continuing drama: Casualty
“The drama is tense and fast-paced, but the overall message comes across loud and clear”
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FeaturesBest sports programme: Cheltenham Festival - Day One
“ITV’s coverage was excellent and captured the drama of a truly remarkable day”
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FeaturesBest original programme: Underdogs
“This show knocks it out of the park with its hilarious and enlightening approach”
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FeaturesBest comedy drama programme: Big Boys
“There’s no greater show that has carefully brought us through the pain and laughs of what it means to be a human”
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FeaturesBest children’s programme: Crongton
“Inspiring, moving, and exceptionally well-crafted, showing how youth drama can engage and challenge its audience”