At the International Emmy Awards in New York, six awards went to Britain.
Absolutely Fabulous and Drop The Dead Donkey tied for the award in the popular arts section. A Disappearing World film, called We Are All Neighbours tied with a Japanese programme in the documentary category.
The Channel 4 series Concerto! won the performing arts award, and the BBC play Unnatural Pursuits won the award for drama.
Richard Dunn, chief executive of Thames Television, was awarded a special Emmy.
