The popular dance show Strictly Come Dancing’s presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly earned MBEs. Erstwhile BBC presenter Martha Kearney also received a CBE.
The honours recognised several influential producers for their profound contributions to the television industry. Stephen Lambert, the celebrated filmmaker behind Undercover Boss and The Traitors, earned an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire). The King also awarded Doctor Who and Industry producer Jane Tranter a CBE.
Tranter expressed her profound gratitude, stating, “For this honour to arrive in Bad Wolf’s tenth anniversary year means a great deal to me. Running Bad Wolf has been the beating heart of my career — I have loved every job I have ever had, but nothing compares to this one.”
Lambert added, “It’s a privilege to work in television, telling stories that entertain, engage, and, I hope, bring people together. This recognition is a testament to the extraordinary teams I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years — brilliant colleagues, collaborators, and creatives who make it all possible.”
The King also recognised BAFTA-winning filmmaker and screenwriter Jeff Pope, recognised for titles such as Philomena, with an MBE. He awarded an OBE to John Whiston, ITV’s outgoing boss of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
In the business and media sectors, Dana Strong, the Chief Executive Officer of Comcast’s Sky, earned a CBE for her services. King Charles honoured Jackie Faulkner, the operations director at Sky News, with an MBE. On the other hand, Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlin International Film Festival, received an MBE, and Screen Alliance Wales’ Managing Director Allison Dowzell secured an OBE.