Both Bill Nighy (Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie) and Emily Blunt (Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie) won for their performances in 2007.
The drama serves as a commentary on the "cult of celebrity" and the "world of spin" that began to dominate British society in the late 90s. It uses the visceral, personal struggles of its characters to reflect on how people connect with one another in an increasingly artificial world.
The film received significant critical praise and won several prestigious awards: