UK dominates International Emmys

The UK has dominated the winners list at this year's International Emmy Awards, hosted by Graham Norton last night at the New York Hilton.

British stars Ben Whishaw and Julie Walters were recognised as the best actor and actress respectively, while UK-made programmes The Mona Lisa Curse, Dustbin Baby and The Ascent of Money also won awards.

As previously announced, Sir David Frost was given the 'Founders Award' for lifetime achievement in the industry.

Japanese show Hoshi Shinichi's Short Shorts won the 'Best Comedy' prize and Denmark's The Protectors was named 'Best Drama Series'.

Brazil's India - A Love Story picked up the Best Telenova gong, the Netherlands' The Phone named 'Best Non-Scripted Entertainment' and Germany's The Wolves of Berlin recognised as the 'Best TV Movie/Mini-Series'.

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