The Thick Of It's US spin-off Veep conquered the comedy categories at the 2015 Emmy awards, winning five gongs.
Scottish creator Armando Ianucci took home two Emmys, for outstanding writing for a comedy series and outstanding comedy series.
He tweeted: "A big huge thanks to Veep's magnificent cast and crew on our Emmy Win for Outstanding Comedy. A fistful of hugs. #emmys #veepHBO"
The sit com, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the President of the United States, is an American spin-off of Ianucci's hit British series The Thick Of it, about the spin doctors behind British politics.
Louis-Dreyfus scooped the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for the fourth year in a row for her portrayal of gaffe-prone President Selina Meyer, while co-star Tony Hale took home outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his role as her devoted aide Gary Walsh.
Veep - which also stars Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott and Timothy Simons, also won outstanding casting for a comedy series.
The HBO show, now in its fourth season, airs on Sky Atlantic in the UK.
Apart from Ianucci's success at the 67th annual Primetime Emmys, it was a disappointing night for the Brits. British series Wolf Hall, The Missing and The Honourable Woman all missed out, along with Downton Abbey.
Ricky Gervais was nominated for Channel 4's Derek as outstanding lead actor in a mini-series or movie, but also went home empty-handed.
The British comedian gave a mock acceptance speech while presenting the gong for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series and pretended to cry.
Here is a full list of the winners:
Outstanding drama series: Game Of Thrones
Outstanding comedy series: Veep
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series: Viola Davis, How To Get Away With Murder
Outstanding lead actor in a drama series: Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series: Peter Dinklage, Game Of Thrones
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series: Uzo Aduba, Orange Is The New Black
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series: Allison Janney, Mom
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series: Tony Hale, Veep
Outstanding writing for a comedy series: Simon Blackwell, Armando Ianucci and Tony Roche, Election Night, Veep
Outstanding directing for a comedy series: Jill Soloway, Best New Girl, Transparent
Outstanding directing for a drama series, David Nutter, Mother's Mercy, Game Of Thrones
Outstanding writing for a drama series, David Benioff and DBWeiss, Mother's Mercy, Game Of Thrones
Outstanding variety talk series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Outstanding directing for a variety series: Chuck O'Neil, Show 20103, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Outstanding variety sketch series: Inside Amy Schumer
Outstanding writing for a variety series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Outstanding limited series: Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie: Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie: Frances McDormand, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or movie: Bill Murray, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding directing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special: Lisa Cholodenko, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie: Regina King, American Crime
Outstanding writing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special: Jane Anderson, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding reality-competition programme: The Voice
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