Meadows hopes to pip 'Downton'
The hit Channel 4 drama This Is England '86 , written by Shane Meadows, has four nominations for the Royal Television Society awards, more than any other show.
It is up for best male actor, best female actor, best drama series and best writer. Downton Abbey received just one nod, for best drama series.
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