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Game of Thrones takes home top gong as Tom Hiddleston goes home empty handed at the Emmy Awards

TILLY PEARCE

Published: 5:07, 19 Sep 2016
Updated: 10:16, 20 Sep 2016

GAME Of Thrones took home the most fought-over gong of the night to top of an amazing string of wins for the UK at this year's Emmy awards.

The HBO fantasy series took home the prize for Best Drama - beating out UK rivals Downton Abbey as well as The Americans, Better Call Saul, House of Cards and Mr Robot.

Game of Thrones stars were chuffed after winning the Best Drama award — Game of Thrones stars were chuffed after winning the Best Drama awardCredit: AP:Associated Press

UK talk show hosts John Oliver and James Corden also faced off for the title of Best Variety Talk Series alongside big wigs Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel - with John Oliver bringing it home for the Brits with another win.

James later got to give out the award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which was received by Jeffrey Tambor for Amazon series Transparent.

Dame Maggie Smith was awarded with the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role in Downton Abbey, but was unable to attend the event to claim her prize.

However, fans of the period drama will be delighted to hear that Dame Maggie has reportedly signed off for a Downton Abbey movie.

Emilia Clarke was joined onstage by author George RR Martin for the award — Emilia Clarke was joined onstage by author George RR Martin for the awardCredit: Getty Images

The People Vs OJ Simpson swept the board on tonight's show — The People Vs OJ Simpson swept the board on tonight's showCredit: AP:Associated Press

However, the biggest snub of the night was Tom Hiddleston who, despite being highly praised for his leading role in The Night Manager, failed to take home the gong for Actor in a mini-series - losing out to Courtney B Vance for his part in American Crime Story: The People Vs OJ Simpson.

The entire cast were out in force to pose with their gong — The entire cast were out in force to pose with their gongCredit: Reuters

While James failed to win an award, he did present one to Transparent's Jeffrey Tambor — While James failed to win an award, he did present one to Transparent's Jeffrey TamborCredit: Reuters

Tom still managed to have a sweet moment on stage with his Night Manager director Susanne Bier - and was the host for the Best Director award for the show and was able to present her with her prize.

As Susanne took to the stage, the pair shared a long hug to celebrate the prestigious win.

Susanne Bier and Tom Hiddleston share sweet moment on stage as she collects her award — Susanne Bier and Tom Hiddleston share sweet moment on stage as she collects her awardCredit: Reuters

Steven Moffatt was joined by Amanda Abbingdon and co-rpoducers Rebecca Eaton and Sue Vertue to celebrate Sherlock win — Steven Moffatt was joined by Amanda Abbingdon and co-rpoducers Rebecca Eaton and Sue Vertue to celebrate Sherlock winCredit: Getty Images

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THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS OF THE EMMY AWARDS 2016 ARE:

Drama Series: Game of Thrones

Comedy Series: Veep

Mini-series/TV Movie: American Crime Story - The People Vs OJ Simpson

TV Movie: Sherlock- The Abominable Bride

Variety Talk Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Variety Sketch Series: Key & Peele

American Crime Story was the biggest prize winner of the night - with Sarah Paulson bringing real life inspiration Marcia Clark along for the awards — American Crime Story was the biggest prize winner of the night - with Sarah Paulson bringing real life inspiration Marcia Clark along for the awardsCredit: AP:Associated Press

Tom Hiddleston seemed very happy on the red carpet with Olivia Coleman — Tom Hiddleston seemed very happy on the red carpet with Olivia ColemanCredit: Rex Features

Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor - Transparent

Actress in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep

Actor in a Drama Series: Rami Malek - Mr. Robot

Actress in a Drama Series: Tatiana Maslany - Orphan Black

Actor in a Mini-Series or Movie: Courtney B. Vance - American Crime Story - The People v. O. J. Simpson

James Corden missed out on the Variety show gong - but remained cheery as he messed around with Brian Cranston backstage — James Corden missed out on the Variety show gong - but remained cheery as he messed around with Brian Cranston backstageCredit: AP:Associated Press

Clare Danes opted for a stunning gold dress — Clare Danes opted for a stunning gold dressCredit: AP:Associated Press

Actress in a Mini-Series or Movie: Sarah Paulson - American Crime Story - The People v. O. J. Simpson

Supporting Actor in a Drama: Ben Mendelsohn - Bloodline

Supporting Actress in a Drama: Maggie Smith - Downton Abbey

Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Louie Anderson - Baskets

Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Kate McKinnon - Saturday Night Live

Julia Louis-Dreyfus gave a heart-wrenching speech as she received her 5th consecutive win - honouring her dad who passed away on Friday — Julia Louis-Dreyfus gave a heart-wrenching speech as she received her 5th consecutive win - honouring her dad who passed away on FridayCredit: EPA

The kids were more than happy to strike a pose as they rubbed shoulders with the glamours celebs — The kids of Stranger Things were more than happy to strike a pose as they rubbed shoulders with the glamours celebsCredit: Getty Images

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Sterling K. Brown - The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Supporting Actress in a Mini-Series or Movie: Regina King - American Crime

Reality Competition Program: The Voice

Writing for a Comedy Series: Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, Master of None - 'Parents'

Writing for a Drama Series: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss - Game of Thrones 'Battle of the Bastards'

Andy Samberg and Kit Harrington entertained the crowd with a skit ahead of presenting an award at the show — Andy Samberg and Kit Harrington entertained the crowd with a skit ahead of presenting an award at the showCredit: Reuters

Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddlseton were reunited for the event — Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddlseton were reunited for the eventCredit: Splash News

Writing for a Mini-Series or Movie: D.V. DeVincentis, American Crime Story - The People v. O. J. Simpson 'Marcia, Marcia, Marcia'

Writing for a Variety Special: Patton Oswalt 'Talking for Clapping'

Directing for a Comedy Series: Jill Soloway, Transparent 'Man on the Land'

Directing for a Drama Series: Miguel Sapochnik - Game of Thrones 'Battle of the Bastards'

Directing for a Mini-Series or Movie: Susanne Bier - The Night Manager

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