Little Dorrit leads Brit charge at Emmys

BBC period drama Little Dorrit and Churchill biopic Into The Storm will head the British charge for glory at this year's Emmy Awards, with both dramas receiving multiple nominations.

The Charles Dickens' adaptation is up for 11 gongs including the Outstanding Mini-series accolade, while actors Tom Courtenay (pictured) and Andy Serkis both received a nod for their supporting roles.

Meanwhile, Into The Storm - a Scott Free and Rainmark Films production made in association with the BBC and HBO Films - received 14 nominations including Outstanding Made-For-Television Movie.

Its star, Irish actor Brendan Gleeson, has been given a nod for his portrayal of Winston Churchill.

Brendan said: "A lot of people put a huge amount of commitment in and I am delighted for myself and everyone else involved."

The Irishman is up for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Mini-series or Movie award.

Also including in the category are Sir Ian McKellen, nominated for his performance of King Lear in a Channel 4 backed production of the play, and Kenneth Branagh for his portrayal of Kurt Wallander.

British comedian-turned-actor Hugh Laurie is also up for an award for his performance as Dr Gregory House in the hit series House.

Tina Fey's comedy 30 Rock looks set to be the night's big winner, having received 22 nominations - the highest of any of the shows represented.

Winners will be announced at a glitzy ceremony in LA on September 20.