From James Corden to 'The Crown': meet the Brits up for Emmys - The Emmy Awards celebrate the best talent on the small screen. British names are all over the nominations list, so take a look through the following gallery to see the British names and productions up for Emmys this year.

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‘The Crown’ (Outstanding Drama Series) -

‘The Crown’ follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series.

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‘The Crown’ (Outstanding Drama Series) -

The show has previously won three Emmy awards, but never in this category. Is 2018 the year ‘The Crown’ reigns supreme?

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‘Patrick Melrose’ (Limited Series) -

‘Patrick Melrose’ was an unexpected hit this year. The five-part series stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.

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‘Patrick Melrose’ (Limited Series) -

After the death of his father, Melrose must overcome his traumatic upbringing and move on to better things.

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‘Game of Thrones’ (Drama series) -

‘Game of Thrones’, does it even need an introduction? The fantasy series is technically American, but it’s largely-British cast earn it a spot on this list.

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‘Game of Thrones’ has won a total of 38 Emmy Awards from the Primetime and Creative Arts categories. It’s safe to say the series will have another sweep this year.

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‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ (Outstanding Variety Talk Series) -

This comedian joined America’s late night hosts with his own ‘Late Late Show with James Corden’ in 2015.

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‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ (Outstanding Variety Talk Series) -

His show was nominated for Outstanding Variety Talk Series in 2016, but he left empty handed. Time will tell if he can take the trophy home this year.

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Claire Foy (Lead Actress in a Drama Series) -

Claire Foy has stepped down from ‘The Crown’, but her performance as Queen Elizabeth II has already won her a Golden Globe Award.

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Claire Foy (Lead Actress in a Drama Series) -

Foy is up for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She faces competition from Elisabeth Moss, Sandra Oh and Keri Russell.

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Matthew Rhys (Lead Actor in a Drama Series) -

Matthew Rhys is the Welsh star of ‘The Americans’, a show that follows Russian spies during the Cold War.

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Matthew Rhys (Lead Actor in a Drama Series) -

Rhys hasn’t had much luck with his ‘Americans’ role. In the past, his performance has earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, yet he always walks home empty handed.

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‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ (Outstanding Variety Talk Series) -

John Oliver is another English comedian with a hit late night show in America. ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ is nominated for Outstanding Variety Talk Series.

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‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ (Outstanding Variety Talk Series) -

Oliver’s show has already won eight Emmys, so he’s naturally the bookies favourite to win.

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Matt Smith (Supporting Actor in a Drama Series) - Matt Smith moved on from ‘Doctor Who’ perfectly. He recently played Prince Philip in royal drama ‘The Crown’, starring alongside Claire Foy.

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Matt Smith (Supporting Actor in a Drama Series) -

This is Smith’s first ever Emmy nomination. He may be in with a chance, but is up against heavy hitters like Peter Dinklage and David Harbour.

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Vanessa Kirby (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) -

British stars dominate the Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category. Vanessa Kirby is nominated for her performance as Princess Margaret in ‘The Crown’.

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Vanessa Kirby (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) -

Kirby has already got a BAFTA award for her impressive portrayal. However, she faces a lot of competition from back home.  

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Lena Headey (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) -

Since 2011, Lena Headey has stunned audiences as Cersei Lannister in ‘Game of Thrones’.

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Lena Headey (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) -

Headey has been nominated for this same award three times. Will this be the year Lena takes it home?

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Thandie Newton (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) -

Thandie Newton is a magnetic watch in ‘Westworld’. Her performance as Maeve Millay has earned her a nomination for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

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Thandie Newton (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) -

Newton was nominated for this award in 2016. However, she lost out to Ann Dowd in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’.

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Millie Bobby Brown (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) - More than a familiar face, Millie Bobby Brown is an international star thanks to her performance as Eleven in ‘Stranger Things’.

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Millie Bobby Brown (Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) -

Like the other British stars, Bobby Brown has been nominated for this award before. Will her matured performance in ‘Stranger Things 2’ guarantee her a win?

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Benedict Cumberbatch (Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie) -

Cumberbatch lit up the screen in ‘Patrick Melrose’, a miniseries in which his character overcomes addiction and personal demons.

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Benedict Cumberbatch (Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie) -

Cumberbatch’s performance in ‘Sherlock’ has earned him Emmy nominations in the past. However, he has never come home with a gong.

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Letitia Wright (Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie) -

Letitia Wright has won the world over in films like ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. However, it’s her ‘Black Mirror’ performance that has been nominated for an Emmy.

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Letitia Wright (Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie) -

Wright starred as Nish in ‘Black Museum’, the last episode from ‘Black Mirror’ series four. This is her first Emmy nomination.

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Matthew Goode (Guest Actor in a Drama Series) -

Matthew Goode was a welcome face on ‘The Crown’. The character actor appeared as The Earl of Snowdon, who was once married to Princess Margaret.

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Matthew Goode (Guest Actor in a Drama Series) -

Goode has never been nominated for an Emmy. Maybe this will be his winning year.

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Diana Rigg (Guest Actress in a Drama Series) -

Diana Rigg joined ‘Game of Thrones’ in 2013, and has since become a fan favourite as Olenna Tyrell.

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Diana Rigg (Guest Actress in a Drama Series) -

Rigg has been nominated for this award three times before. Will this be her year?

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‘Black Mirror’: ‘USS Callister’ (Television Movie) -

Darkly comic ‘Black Mirror’ is the British sci-fi series that has taken over the world. The first episode of series four is nominated for Television Movie.

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‘Black Mirror’: ‘USS Callister’ (Television Movie) -

There aren’t many British stars in ‘USS Callister’, but American actor Jesse Plemons is up for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.

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