Global Scope and Record Entry Volume
The Rose d’Or Awards have reached their 65th edition by unveiling a shortlist of 78 television programs selected from more than 500 entries submitted by creators in 19 countries. An international panel of industry experts reviewed each submission based on originality, production quality, and audience impact. The winners will be revealed on Monday, November 30, at a ceremony held at Kings Place in London. The event will be hosted by Ania Magliano, a comedian and cast member of Saturday Night Live UK.
International Representation Across Networks
This year’s nominations reflect a broad international field, with public broadcasters and commercial networks both earning recognition. Organizations such as the BBC, NHK, SVT, DR, ABC Australia, CBC, NRK, Rai, RTÉ, VRT, and ZDF are represented on the list. Mark Rowland, chair of the Rose d’Or Awards, described the process as a terrific year for the industry and highlighted the wide range of countries appearing in the final selection. He wished all finalists success ahead of the November 30 event.
Drama Nominees Lead the Field
In drama, Apple TV’s Pluribus is among the leading contenders. It will compete against Half Man, a co-production between the BBC and HBO, and Channel 4’s Dirty Business and Trespasses. Japan’s NHK enters The Man Who Carried the Voices of August, while Sweden’s SVT represents Burden of Justice. These programs were recognized for storytelling ambition and technical craft.
Comedy Drama and Sitcom Contenders
The comedy drama and sitcom category features the BBC’s Amandaland and Small Prophets. They face competition from Netflix’s The Gentlemen, Australia’s Colin From Accounts, and two Apple TV series from the United States, Widow’s Bay and Margo’s Got Money Troubles. The grouping illustrates the continued strength of scripted comedy across streaming and broadcast platforms.
Competition Reality and Format Highlights
Reality competition fans will find the BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors and Celebrity Race Across the World on the shortlist. Other finalists in this section include South Korea’s Street Restaurant Fighter, Denmark’s Alone, Japan’s DUAL², and the Netherlands’ Reality Queens in the Jungle. The soap or telenovela category includes three programs from Turkey, alongside entries from Brazil, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
Additional Categories and Industry Support
Finalists also appear in arts, audio, children’s and youth programming, comedy entertainment, documentary, and factual entertainment. The diversity of categories shows the award’s commitment to honoring innovation across the full spectrum of television and entertainment. Rowland noted that the international mix of entries makes this year’s selection especially meaningful for the global creative community.
As the entertainment world turns its attention to London, the Rose d’Or Awards continue to celebrate the programs that define modern viewing habits. From prestige drama to lighthearted reality formats, the finalists demonstrate how television remains a powerful medium for connection and creativity across cultures. The full list of nominees can be accessed through official Rose d’Or channels as preparations continue for the London ceremony later this month.
