Romola Garai, Damian Lewis, Toby Jones, Imelda Staunton, The Girl and The Hour are also nominated at the annual US awards
At the Baftas, the stars of the cancelled BBC2 period drama say they have ideas for what happens next
The Girl, Accused, Parade's End and Last Tango in Halifax are among the TV highlights earning recognition on this year's shortlist - plus your chance to vote in the Radio Times Audience Award
Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, The Hour and Ripper Street are also up for multiple accolades at the annual awards ceremony
Nearly 7,000 fans have signed a petition to save the 1950s newsroom drama, which was cancelled yesterday by the Corporation
Period drama starring Dominic West, Romola Garai and Ben Whishaw won't be returning to the 1950s newsroom for a third series
"It's such an infuriating drama, a chilly and remote thing that is in love with its own reflection", says Alison Graham
"We love to see people smoking and drinking and being sexist and all the things that no one’s allowed to be now"
"Bel is a sort of fantasy. There’s no way she would have been in that position - producing her own show - at my age"
"There’s something appealing about people who aren’t afraid to speak frankly and who are prepared to suffer the consequences"
The 1950's drama returns to our screens on Wednesday with Dominic West and Romola Garai - plus new faces Hannah Tointon and The Thick of It's Peter Capaldi
From The Shadow Line, Line of Duty and Murder to Parade's End, The Hour and The Girl - Alison Graham celebrates the resurgence of drama on BBC2
A new series of The Hour and a biopic of Alfred Hitchock also feature in a season dominated by 20th century British period drama and thrillers
Maggie Smith, Miranda Hart, Anna Chancellor and Monica Dolan are all nominated – vote for the one you would like to win
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