Adolescence Sweeps RTS Awards, Cooper Breaks Out

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. Netflix drama, Adolescence cleaned up at the 2026 World Television Society program Awards in London, picking up four big wins. The 16-year-old star Owen Cooper grabbed breakthrough actor and supporting actor awards for his role as a teenage murder suspect. The show also took best-limited series, and co-star Stephen Graham shared the best writer prize with Jack Thorn. Meanwhile, the BBC had a massive night, leading with 16 wins overall. They triumphed in entertainment with celebrity traders, scripted comedy via things you should have done, best drama for blue lights and soap honors, for EastEnders. Judges raved about Cooper's natural talent and skill in a tough role, playing a 13-year-old boy arrested for a school killing in the four-part, South Yorkshire story. The event, hosted by comedian Tom Allen at a fancy London hotel, highlighted fresh faces and strong performances across the board.

1:04Other standout winners included, Narjay's Rashidi for leading actress in the factual drama Prisoner 951, about a woman detained in Iran for. Nearly six years, Bobby Scofield and Anna Freel shone an unforgivable, and Sir Michael Palin received the Outstanding Achievement Award. Adolescence keeps racking up acclaim after Emmy and Golden Globe successes, with 11 Boppeda TV nominations still ahead, signaling more wins to come. For this breakout hit...