We’re delighted to share that Hamza Yassin has won Best Documentary Presenter at the 2026 Grierson Awards for Silverback Films’ Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles.

The award was presented at the Grierson British Documentary Awards ceremony at London’s Roundhouse on 10 November, celebrating outstanding achievement in documentary filmmaking.

Produced by Silverback Films for BBC One and iPlayer, Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles follows Hamza across the four countries of the British Isles, revealing the extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and natural wonders found closer to home.

Filmed across more than 42 locations over the course of a year, the four-part series follows the changing seasons, combining spectacular natural history filmmaking with Hamza’s warmth, knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the natural world.

The award is a wonderful recognition of Hamza’s talent and passion for wildlife storytelling, and a proud moment for everyone involved in bringing the series to life. Members of the Silverback team joined the celebrations at the ceremony, including some of the filmmakers who helped capture the extraordinary wildlife featured in the series.

A huge thank you to the entire cast and crew for their creativity, dedication and hard work.

Find out more about the 2026 Grierson Awards.

Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles is produced by Silverback Films for BBC One and iPlayer, and co-produced with The Open University and the National Trust.

Watch Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles now on BBC iPlayer.