Sopranos tipped to win at Emmys

The mob drama, which ended in the US in June, is favourite to win best drama. The show, starring James Gandolfini, also has 14 other nominations.

Boston Legal, House, Grey's Anatomy and Heroes are also up for best drama.

Best comedy nominees are last year's winner The Office, Entourage, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men and Ugly Betty.

The made-for-TV movie Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee has the most nominations overall, shortlisted for 17 prizes.

British actress Minnie Driver is up for best lead actress in a drama series for her portrayal of a con artist alongside comedian Eddie Izzard in The Riches.

But she faces tough competition from favourite Edie Falco, who already has three Emmys for playing the wife of mob boss Tony Soprano, played by Gandolfini.

Other contenders are last year's winner Mariska Hargitay, Patricia Arquette, Sally Field and Kyra Sedgwick.

In a poll on the Los Angeles Times' website, TV critics and other pundits predicted Gandolfini would win best dramatic actor, although House star Hugh Laurie could give him a run for his money.

Other UK nominations include Ricky Gervais for Extras, Dame Helen Mirren for Prime Suspect and Jim Broadbent for Longford.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk