‘Glee,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Among BAFTA TV Nominees

Three U.S. shows will compete with Danish inspiration for AMC’s “The Killing”

"Glee," "Mad Men," and "Boardwalk Empire" will compete for the BAFTA television award for best international series against the Danish show that inspired AMC's new drama "The Killing."

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The series, called "Forbrydelsen," or "the crime" in Danish, marks a rare non-American entry into the category.

The 2011 Philips British Academy Television Awards will be handed out Sunday, May 22. For a full list of nominees, click here.

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