A SPECIAL documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the Isle of Wight Festival has won a regional award.

'The Isle of Wight Festival at 50', a one-off programme commissioned by the BBC, scooped the Single Factual Entertainment Programme at the Royal Television Society 2019 awards last Friday.

Festival organiser, John Giddings, was presented with the award at the Winchester-held ceremony.

This year's festival takes place from June 13 to June 16. Check out the full line-up here.