VPRO program essentials, NTR-webseries There are limitations and RTL game show The traitors won three rose golds on Monday. Essential was awarded in the category of the best European youth programme, There are limitations was the best in the Multiplatform Series category and The traitors won a rose in the best reality category.
The Golden Rose is one of the most important and prestigious European television awards. The awards were presented on Monday evening in London.
In Essential the kids get a haircut at hairdresser Marko and tell them what’s on their minds. In There are limitations follows five young men who have been sexually abused and The traitors it revolves around a game show where candidates can vote for each other or be “killed” by saboteurs.
The Netherlands was well represented in the category of best European youth programmes. Also The center and the reality series Hi, I have cancer they have been named.
Director Menno Otten addressed his word of thanks to the children who attended Essential. “This award is an affirmation that your stories need to be heard. That you wanted to tell them, I will be forever grateful,” said the creator.
Editor-in-chief Juliëtte van Paridon said in a reaction that she is very proud that “Essential offers a platform for what children have to say. Their stories are a mirror to our society. The program Essential it is in keeping with the tradition of VPRO youth programs where we take children seriously.”
‘Recognition for passion’
RTL director Peter van der Vorst is satisfied with the profit from The traitors. “This international award is another wonderful recognition for all the hard work and passion that goes into this format.”
The Rose d’Or Awards, as the awards are officially called, have been awarded since 1961 to the best programs of the past year on radio, television and the Internet. The shortlist was chosen by 150 media professionals from the international television world from 750 entries.