Game of Thrones enjoy record-breaking night at the Emmys

Game of Thrones broke the record for winning the most Emmys in one year, taking their haul to 12 trophies.

The HBO show added to the eight prizes it scooped at the recent Creative Arts Emmy Awards by picking up another four awards, including the coveted Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series. Peter Dinklage, who has previously won for his role as Tyrion Lannister, took the prize for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the fourth time.