» Sophie Willan and Alma’s Not Normal win at RTS Programme Awards 2025

The Royal Television Society Programme Awards took place on Tuesday, March 25 at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel and was hosted by comedian Tom Allen.

Among the star-studded guests of the evening were James Corden, Ruth Jones, Danny Dyer, Claudia Winkleman, Steven Knight, Jessica Gunning, Ambika Mod, Jed Mercurio, Anna Maxwell-Martin, Aimee Lou Wood, Josh Tedeku and Charlie Brooker.

Across the 29 competitive categories, the BBC led with 16 wins. 

And Bolton’s Sophie Willan and her BAFTA-winning sitcom Alma’s Not Normal, collected three awards, the most for a single programme.

Sophie Willan’s Alma’s Not Normal picked up the most awards for a single TV show. (Image: Royal Television Society) The BAFTA award-winning actress was spotted filming in and around Bolton for the show, including the Green Machine bike shop in Horwich.

Alma’s Not Normal won the comedy drama award and Willan scooped both the “Comedy Performance – Female” and “Writer – Comedy” categories.

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The series came up against some TV heavyweights nominated in the same category, including BBC’s Boarders and comedy detective series Ludwig starring David Mitchell.

Willan is also one of two Bolton champions appearing on the Celebrity Great British Bake Off, alongside Westhoughton actress and activist, Maxine Peake.

As well as Alma’s Not Normal winning comedy drama, Willan won both the Comedy Performance – Female and Writer – Comedy categories (Image: Royal Television Society) Kenton Allen, chair of the RTS Programme Awards, said: “Year after year we are astounded by the level of talent within the UK television industry – across the scripted and unscripted categories, this year’s programming exemplifies the ongoing success of British content in the UK and beyond.

“As we come together to celebrate the most memorable moments from across the year on-screen, we congratulate all of the nominees and winners for their incredible achievements in creating the fantastic television we’re lucky enough to share in.”