The Emmy awards were a Brit of alright

THERE were no flies on the British invasion of American television as Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, pictured, won three gongs at this year’s Emmy awards.

The 34-year-old picked up the prizes for best leading comedy actress, outstanding comedy series and best comedy writing. Fleabag’s director Harry Bradbeer also picked up best comedy directing.

The Brits continued their success at Sunday night’s ceremony with Killing Eve star Jodie Comer taking best leading drama actress for her role as Villanelle. In fact, a third of the winners’ speeches were given by UK talent.

Fleabag, described by WallerBridge as detailing the life of a “dirty, pervy, angry, messed-up woman”, proved a huge hit with the Emmy judges.

Meanwhile, Comer’s win for her performance as the ruthless assassin Villanelle in BBC America’s Killing Eve topped off an extraordinary year for the actress.

Fellow Brit Ben Whishaw won outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or movie for his role in A Very English Scandal about former Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe.

Other British winners included Black Mirror (best television movie) and Sky’s Chernobyl which won best limited series.

Speaking about the incredible night for Brits, Shropshire’s own Jesse Armstrong, who won best writing for a drama series for Succession, summed up what many Americans must have felt.

“Quite a lot of British winners. Maybe too many,” he said.

“Maybe you should have a think about those immigration restrictions.”

The late Colin Welland once warned Americans “the Brits are coming” as he picked up his Oscar for Chariots of Fire.

It’s fair to say, as he looks down from the heavens, we have more than arrived.