The terrorism thriller “Homeland” and “Modern Family” were the big winners at the Emmy Awards in LA.

There was a Supporting Actress prize for Dame Maggie Smith for her role in Downton Abbey.

But there were also some surprises – Mad Men didn’t get a single trophy.

“Homeland” secured four honours last night, including for its stars Claire Danes and British actor Damian Lewis - who says he’s delighted he’s been accepted by US audiences, after first appearing in HBO miniseries Band of Brothers:

Claire Danes says it’s strange knowing that it’s also one of President Obama’s favourite programmes:

Here is the full list of key winners at the 2012  Emmy Awards.

BEST DRAMA SERIES
/> “Homeland”

ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
/> Damian Lewis, “Homeland”

ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
/> Claire Danes, “Homeland”

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
/> Aaron Paul, “Breaking Bad”

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
/> Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey”

BEST COMEDY SERIES
/> “Modern Family”

ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
/> Jon Cryer, “Two And A Half Men”

ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
/> Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
/> Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family”

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
/> Julie Bowen, “Modern Family”

BEST MINISERIES OR TV MOVIE
/> “Game Change”

ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
/> Kevin Costner, “Hatfields & McCoys”

ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
/> Julianne Moore, “Game Change”

BEST REALITY TV PROGRAM
/> “Undercover Boss”

BEST REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
/> “The Amazing Race”

BEST REALITY SHOW HOST
/> Tom Bergeron, “Dancing with the Stars”

BEST VARIETY SERIES
/> “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”

BEST WRITING, DRAMA SERIES
/> Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, “Homeland”

BEST WRITING, COMEDY SERIES
/> Louis C.K., “Louie”