2026 Nominees

Prisoner 951

Dancing Ledge Productions, BBC

UK

- Limited Series

Highly acclaimed for the powerful and authentic performances of Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes, critics also praised the way Philippa and Stephen crafted a gripping political thriller from the couple's Kafkaesque nightmare, not only battling the Iranian authorities, but also the Foreign Office and UK government. Receiving 4 and 5 stars across the board, the drama was also praised for its integrity and emotional power, and for its ability to move the audience. This highly ambitious drama was made in two languages, Farsi and English and shot in the UK and Greece. The commitment to authenticity from the team meant a huge amount of effort and care has gone into the world building both in terms of production design, costume, hair, and makeup with everything being meticulously researched and realised, along with the help of our brilliant Iranian advisors and researchers. As well as shining a light on a story of terrible injustice, this drama is about the resilience of the human spirit.