Netflix Drama Adolescence Wins Multiple RTS Awards, Young Star Recognized
At the 2026 Royal Television Society Programme Awards in London, the Netflix series Adolescence secured four honors. Sixteen-year-old actor Owen Cooper received awards for breakthrough performance and supporting actor for his portrayal of teenage murder suspect Jamie Miller. The production also won best limited series, while co-star Stephen Graham shared the best writer award with Jack Thorne. The BBC led overall with 16 wins, including for programs like Celebrity Traitors and Blue Lights. The event, hosted by comedian Tom Allen, highlighted significant achievements in television programming.
Key facts
- Owen Cooper won two RTS Awards for his role in Adolescence
- Adolescence won four awards total at the 2026 RTS Programme Awards
- The BBC received 16 awards across various categories
- The ceremony took place in London at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel
- Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne won best writer for the drama category
Entities
Artists
- Owen Cooper
- Stephen Graham
- Jack Thorne
- Narges Rashidi
- Bobby Schofield
- Anna Friel
- Sir Michael Palin
- Tom Allen
Institutions
- Netflix
- BBC
- Royal Television Society
Locations
- London
- South Yorkshire
- Iran