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Game of Thrones and The Marvelous Miss Maisel won the big awards at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

The Marvelous Miss Maisel took the award for best comedy and also won for lead actress, supporting actress, writing and directing.

Game of Thrones was named the best drama series after being absent from last year's nominations due to a delayed season ‑ it also won in 2015 and 2016. Peter Dinklage was named best supporting actor for his work.

Claire Foy took home the best actress in a drama series for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown.

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, star of The Americans, picked up the prize for best leading actor in a drama series.

Thandie Newton was awarded best supporting actress in a drama series for her role in Westworld.

Meanwhile, Henry Winkler won his first Emmy ‑ supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in Barry ‑ 42 years after he was first nominated for playing The Fonz in Happy Days.