Homeland has received four nominations at this year's Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards.

The Golden Globe-winning Showtime drama is nominated against Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Mad Men and Downton Abbey in the prestigious 'Programme Of The Year' category, while Claire Danes is nominated for her role as Carrie Mathison.

The show is also a contender in the fields 'Outstanding New Programme' and 'Outstanding Achievement In Drama'.

AMC's Breaking Bad and Mad Men each receive a trio of nominations, including acting nods for their respective series stars Bryan Cranston and Jon Hamm. HBO's Game of Thrones is also nominated three times, including an acting nomination for Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage.