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Emmy Awards 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso win big

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The Netflix drama The Crown and the Apple TV comedy Ted Lasso were the stars of the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. It is the first in-person event held by America's Television Academy since the pandemic. Other notable winners included Michaela Coel, for outstanding writing for a limited series for her drama I May Destroy You, and Kate Winslet, for her work as lead actress in Mare of Easttown.

20 September 2021

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