EN · August 26, 2026

Gary Oldman Receives Global Icon Award at Edinburgh TV Festival

Gary Oldman received the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Global Icon Award on August 26 and discussed his six years playing Jackson Lamb in “Slow Horses.”

By ADDISMIZAN NEWSROOMPublished August 26, 2026Updated August 26, 2026

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Gary Oldman received the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Global Icon Award on August 26 and discussed his six years playing Jackson Lamb in “Slow Horses.”

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Gary Oldman received the Global Icon Award at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, marking the actor’s latest recognition for a career spanning film and television.

During an on-stage discussion at the festival, Oldman reflected on playing Jackson Lamb in the spy drama “Slow Horses,” a role he has portrayed for six years. The character, known for his abrasive manner and dishevelled appearance, has become central to the series.

Oldman’s festival appearance focused on his experience inhabiting the unconventional intelligence officer and the durability of the role. The award adds to the honors accumulated by the veteran British actor while highlighting the continuing profile of “Slow Horses” in contemporary television.