Derry finalists announced for N.I. Television Awards 2023

The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) has revealed the 37 nominees, from across NI, shortlisted for this year’s prestigious RTS NI Programme Awards.

The Derry finalists include Jamie-Lee O'Donnell for the documentary, The Real Derry, for both a documentary and on-screen talent. 

Also, Derry Girls season 3 has been nominated for Comedy and the production of The White Handkerchief, produced in memory of Bloody Sunday, has been nominated for Specialist Factual.

Fiona Campbell, Chair of RTS NI said: “What a year it’s been for Northern Ireland on-screen production across all platforms which has been reflected in the quality of entries this year. 

"All our finalists are great examples of the outstanding content being produced in Northern Ireland which is enjoyed by audiences worldwide. 

"We look forward to coming together at the awards to celebrate the achievements of our people and productions and I wish all the finalists every success on the night.”

Richard Williams, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Screen said: “Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to once again support the RTS NI Awards. The RTS is a long standing and prestigious organisation which we are proud to work alongside.  

"The real joy of this event is that it is a rare, if not unique, opportunity for hugely diverse people and companies that make up the screen industry to celebrate their collective creative output and to see the full scale of the industry.”

Eddie Doyle, Head of Content Commissioning, BBC Northern Ireland said: “The RTS NI Awards recognise the skills, talent and creative excellence of television production in Northern Ireland . We are pleased to support the awards again this year."

Gareth McGreevy, Chair of RTS NI Awards added: “As an educational charity, the RTS encourages and celebrates work in television and its related fields and our Northern Ireland Awards now in their eighth year, enable us to recognise the extraordinary talent that is so evident in Northern Ireland’s creative industries. 

"The judging panels have commented on the particularly high standard this year and we look forward to coming together as an industry next month in what has become a staple event in the industry calendar.”

The winners will be announced at the eighth RTS NI Awards Ceremony which takes place on Thursday June 1 at City Hall Belfast.