BBC1 period drama Cranford has picked up three nominations in this year’s Golden Globe awards.

The series, co-produced by the BBC Drama and WGBH, is the only UK show in the running for best mini-series or film made for TV. The other nominees in the category are John Adams, Recount, Bernard & Doris and A Raisin in the Sun.

Judi Dench is up for best actress, while co-star and Bafta winner Eileen Atkins is nominated as best supporting actress.

The winners of both the TV and film Golden Globes will be announced on 11 January.