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Game of Thrones breaks record for most Emmys in a year

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Without Breaking Bad to slow it down, Game of Thrones had a record-breaking haul at the 2015 Emmys this year, picking up 12 awards in total. The HBO series won Outstanding Drama Series - the most prestigious award at last night's Emmys - along with Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. open image in gallery Peter Dinklage was once again named Outstanding Supporting Actor Its 12 Emmy awards easily surpasses previous record-holder The West Wing, which won nine in 2000. Whilst Breaking Bad having finished definitely helped the show on to its best haul yet, it faced strong competition from Mad Men, which brought Jon Hamm the Outstanding Leading Actor in a Drama Series award for its final season.

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