Peter Straughan wins the best adapted screenplay Oscar for Conclave

The award follows previous triumphs at the Baftas, Golden Globes and moreOscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updatesSee complete list of winners and photos from the red carpetThe British dramatist Peter Straughan has won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for his take on Robert Harris’s papal thriller Conclave.The writer, 56, has also won the Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award in this category for Conclave; he was previously Oscar-nominated for his 2011 adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.Watch or stream the OscarsReview our guides to best picture, actor, actress and directorPeter Bradshaw’s final predictions Continue reading...

Peter Straughan wins the best adapted screenplay Oscar for Conclave

The award follows previous triumphs at the Baftas, Golden Globes and more

The British dramatist Peter Straughan has won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for his take on Robert Harris’s papal thriller Conclave.

The writer, 56, has also won the Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award in this category for Conclave; he was previously Oscar-nominated for his 2011 adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Watch or stream the Oscars

Review our guides to best picture, actor, actress and director

Peter Bradshaw’s final predictions Continue reading...