Two TV shows that have filmed in Calderdale make longlist for 2026 National Television Awards
Two TV series that have filmed at locations in Calderdale have made the longlist for this year’s National Television Awards (NTAs).
Riot Women, the latest BBC series from writer and director Sally Wainwright, is up for awards in two categories.
The show, which follows the lives of of five menopausal women as they form a punk rock band, is up in the New Drama category against the likes of A Woman of Substance, House of Guinness and The Other Bennet Sister.
Two of the show’s stars, Joanna Scanlan and Rosalie Craig, are also longlisted in the Drama Performance category.
Riot Women filmed at a number of locations in Calderdale, centring mainly in Hebden Bridge.
Locations include The Albert, Bridestones Moor and Calder Holmes Park.
The second series of ITV detective show Ridley is also up for awards in two categories.
The drama, that around Littleborough and Rochdale, is up for Returning Drama as well as Drama Performance for star Adrian Dunbar.
The first series used locations near Todmorden Wind Farm and along the canal in the town centre.
First stage voting is now open and closes at 11pm on Friday, May 29. Visit www.nationaltvawards.com
The 2026 National Television Awards will take place on Tuesday, September 8 at The O2 in London