Gervais' Extra joy at Emmy nominations

Last Modified: 18 Jul 2008
Source: ITN

British shows and actors have received critical recognition and a hat-full of nominations for this year's Emmy awards, with Ricky Gervais' Extras up for six gongs.

Costume drama Cranford has received eight nominations and its star Dame Judi Dench has been put forward as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Mini Series or a Movie for her role as Matty Jenkins.

Co-star Eileen Atkins is up for the Outstanding Actress in a Mini Series or a Movie for playing Deborah Jenkins.

Atkins is up against Ashley Jensen for her role as Maggie Jacobs in Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale.

Gervais has been nominated in the Actor in a Mini Series or Movie section for his part in the show as Andy Millman.

House, starring Hugh Laurie, received four nods, including best Drama Series and Laurie as best Actor in a Drama for playing Dr Gregory House.

Ralph Fiennes received a nomination for his turn as Bernard Lafferty in the film Bernard And Doris and Tom Wilkinson was lauded for his role in TV movie Recount, up against Gervais in the best Actor in a Mini Series or Movie category.

He was also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in the Presidential mini series John Adams.

The drama series Mad Men dominated proceedings and received 16 Emmy nods, while defending comedy champ 30 Rock was the most recognised series overall with 17, breaking the nomination record for a comedy.

Results of the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, US television's highest honours will be in September.

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