BBC wins at Emmys 2016
Hannah Khalil
Digital Content Producer, About The BBC Blog
Last night (Sunday 19 September) the Emmy awards were held in Los Angeles. Among the winners were two BBC programmes: Sherlock The Abominable Bride took home the prize for Best TV Movie. Accepting the award, Sherlock creator and showrunner Stephen Moffat said: "Thank you to the BBC who we love above all bakery. British people will get that."
Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager
Meanwhile the Danish director of The Night ManagerSusanne Bier - who was the only female nominated in her category: Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special, took home the prize.
Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content said: "Huge congratulations to Sherlock and Susanne Bier, the Director of The Night Manager, for their outstanding Emmy wins. It's a testament to the sheer quality and excellence of their work."
Sue Vertue, Executive Producer for Hartswood Films said: "Sherlock is a passion project so the work is its own reward - but it's nice that there are other rewards too. We are so glad to know that people enjoy the show almost as much as we enjoy making it."
- See the full list of winners on the Emmys website
- Read an interview with Susanne Bier on BBC News
