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Drama based on the true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's imprisonment in Iran for six years. Starring Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes
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rolenameNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeNarges RashidiRichard RatcliffeJoseph Fiennes
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Prisoner 951 cast: Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes star
The four-part drama is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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Prisoner 951 true story: How accurate is the BBC drama to the real events?
The four-part drama tells the true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's imprisonment in Iran.
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Prisoner 951 review: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe drama is fittingly infuriating and heart-rending
Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes shine in this powerful four-part series.
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Prisoner 951 writer reveals why Boris Johnson wasn't cast with "buffoon" performance in Zaghari-Ratcliffe drama
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was held prisoner in Iran for six years, while her husband fought for her freedom. A new BBC drama tries to do their story justice.
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Gary Lineker and Chicken Shop Date's Amelia Dimoldenberg confirmed for Edinburgh TV Festival 2026
The pair will appear back-to-back on day one of the event.
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BBC's new drama based on "extraordinary" true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe confirms release date
Prisoner 951 will air on BBC One and iPlayer later this month.
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TV Festival 2026 Awards confirm nominations including Slow Horses and Brenda Blethyn drama
Channel 4 and the BBC lead the pack, with Davina McCall set for a career honour.
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Joseph Fiennes reveals secrets of becoming Gareth Southgate
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Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock Holmes series finally gets release date confirmed with starry first-look teaser
There are still a few months to wait until the eight-part series arrives on Prime Video.
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Danny Dyer confirmed to lead historical siege drama from former Slow Horses showrunner
Will Smith will be adapting Ben Macintyre’s The Siege for Channel 4.
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Adolescence, Celebrity Traitors, and EastEnders win big
Other winners included Big Boys, Last One Laughing, and Anna Friel.
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Young Sherlock cast: Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn star
Fiennes Tiffin stars alongside his real-life uncle, Joseph Fiennes.
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Full list of winners revealed
The winners were revealed at a ceremony hosted by Greg Davies.
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BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations revealed: Full list of nominees including Celebrity Traitors, Doctor Who legend and EastEnders
Adolescence, A Thousand Blows, Andor, and Trespasses lead the way.
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Dear England cast: Joseph Fiennes and Jodie Whittaker star
The series is adapted by James Graham, from his play of the same name about Gareth Southgate.
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