West Lothian born actor David Tennant has been awarded a prestigious accolade at the Emmys for his role as Scottish serial killer Dennis Nielsen in the three-part ITV drama 'Des'.
The Bathgate-born movie star was rewarded for his uncanny portrayal of the Scottish serial killer where he played the infamous Nielsen as blunt and straight-forward as he was described by those who knew him.
David is currently filming the second series of Good Omens in the capital, and received his award via zoom link in his hotel room.
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Tennant said: "I was already annoyed not to be in New York tonight, now I’m furious.
"I’m so sorry I’m not there. I’m in a lonely hotel room in Scotland, where I’m filming at the moment, but thank you for having me.
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"Thank you to the International Emmys for this. This is amazing."
The Scottish actor also thanked his wife Georgia, director of the series Lewis Arnold, and writer Luke Neal, who he dubbed the 'midwives of the show'.
