Baby Reindeer, the hugely popular but highly contentious British TV hit, has taken the Emmy Awards by storm, winning four trophies at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

The show’s creator and star, Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, won three of those – for acting in, writing and executive producing the show, while his co-star Jessica Gunning, who played stalker Martha, was named best supporting actress in a limited series.

The Bear won three acting awards in the comedy categories, including best comedy actor for Jeremy Allen White, while Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Richie) and Liza Colon-Zayas (Tina) took the supporting awards.

Veteran actress Jean Smart prevented a clean sweep for The Bear, winning best comedy actress – her sixth career Emmy.

In the drama categories, Australia’s Elizabeth Debickiwon her first Emmy, best drama actress for playing Princess Diana in the final season of Netflix’s The Crown.

Billy Crudup won best supporting drama actor for The Morning Show, while Jodie Foster won best actress in a limited series for True Detective: Night Country.

TV host John Oliver, won best scripted variety series, The Traitors host Alan Cumming picked up the programme’s trophy for best reality or competition show and Will Smith, won best drama writing for Slow Horses.