Cranford leads British charge for Emmy Awards

By Nicole Martin, Digital and Media Correspondent Cranford, the BBC costume drama, and Dame Judi Dench, its leading actress, head a list of British nominations for this year's Emmy awards in America. The critically-acclaimed 19th century drama, based on the books by Elizabeth Gaskell, received a total of eight nominations. Dame Judi, who played Miss Matty Jenkyns in the BBC One series, was nominated in the category for outstanding lead actress in a mini-series or movie. Her co-star, Dame Eileen Atkins, received a nomination for outstanding supporting actress for her role as her moralistic sister,... [read full story]                    

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