British productions fare well at 50th annual International Emmys

British productions fare well at 50th annual International Emmys (World Productions/BBC/PA)

British productions took home wins in several major categories at the 50th annual International Emmy awards.

The award for best drama series went to the BBC’s Vigil, while Netflix’s hit coming-of-age show Sex Education scooped the prize for comedy.

Vigil, starring Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Shaun Evans, Paterson Joseph, and Martin Compston, was released in August of last year.

The International Emmy for Drama Series goes to "Vigil" produced by World Productions! #UK #iemmyWIN pic.twitter.com/wjOpVYc3n6

— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 22, 2022

The six-part series follows the investigation into mysterious events taking place on board a fictional ballistic missile submarine of the Royal Navy.

It was renewed for a second series in March 2022.

Sex Education’s third series, produced by Netflix and Eleven Film, secured the Emmy win for best comedy.

The International Emmy for Comedy goes to "Sex Education - Season 3" produced by @netflix / Eleven Film! #UK #iemmyWIN pic.twitter.com/PsDuTpZLdh

— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 22, 2022

The show stars Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson and newly announced Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa.

Elsewhere, hard-hitting ITV drama Help, starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham was the recipient of the International Emmy for TV movie/ mini-series.

The film follows a young caregiver at a Liverpool care home (Comer), tasked with looking after a challenging patient struggling with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (Graham).

The International Emmy for TV Movie/Mini-Series goes to “Help” produced by The Forge Entertainment / One Shoe Films! #UK #iemmyWIN pic.twitter.com/jQENhMqeMY

— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 22, 2022

Circumstances are thrown into disarray following the outbreak of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

London-based Rogan Productions also won the International Emmy for arts programming for Freddie Mercury: The Final Act.

Penn Jillette, one half of US magician duo Penn and Teller, hosted the ceremony from the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan.