Housemaid up against dowager after Downton nominated

A humble housemaid will take on a blue-blooded dowager in the battle for a prestigious TV honour after Downton Abbey led the British pack at the Emmy Awards nominations.

Joanne Froggatt, who plays servant Anna, is nominated for the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series award along with her ITV co-star Maggie Smith who plays the Dowager Countess of Grantham.

Country house drama Downton Abbey is up against hit shows including Homeland for the Outstanding Drama Series Emmy, while Michelle Dockery gets a nod for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for her portrayal of Lady Mary Crawley and Hugh Bonneville will have to see off the challenge of fellow Brit Damian Lewis for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series.

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Brendan Coyle, who plays valet John Bates, and Jim Carter, who plays the butler Carson, are both up for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series.

There were also nods for BBC1’s Sherlock with stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, recognition for their parts in A Scandal in Belgravia.

Also nominated are Clive Owen and Idris Elba for their roles in Hemingway and Gellhorn and Luther respectively. Emma Thompson is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie for her performance in The Song of Lunch.