It overtook Frasier as the most successful television show in Emmys history when it scooped its 38th award recently.

And the cast of Game of Thrones have returned back at work on the next series, with the fantasy epic's main players all spotted in character in Northern Ireland.

Preparing to film a big battle scene, leading man Kit Harington cut a solemn figure as he left his dressing room with his famous long tresses tied back.

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Ready for battle: The cast of Game of Thrones have returned to work on the next series of the show, with the fantasy epic's main players all spotted in character in Northern Ireland

Dressed in a loose-fitting grey top with a draw-string neck and baggy black trousers held up by braces, Kit appeared to be focused on the job at hand.

Co-star Sophie Turner's body double carefully watched her step as she left hair and make-up in a dark green dress, her red hair tied up.

The formidable Gwendoline Christie was dressed in similar clothing to Kit, but she looked in higher spirits as she stepped out with a smile on her face.

Leading man: Preparing to film a big battle scene, leading man Kit Harington cut a solemn figure as he left his dressing room with his famous long tresses tied back

Deep in concentration: Dressed in a loose-fitting grey top with a draw-string neck and baggy black trousers held up by braces, Kit appeared to be focused on the job at hand

Warrior: Kit sported his familiar facial hair as he went back to work

Smile: The formidable Gwendoline Christie was dressed in similar clothing to Kit, but she looked in higher spirits as she stepped out with a smile on her face

Battle-hardened: Gwendoline and Liam Cunningham are a force for good in the show

Fan favourite: Gwendoline's short blonde 'do was slicked back, and she looked fresh-faced

Happy: Gwendoline looked far less fearsome than her character Breanne of Tarth away from the cameras

Getting along famously: Gwendoline and Liam had a lighthearted chat in between takes

Going for a top up: The stars returned back to the hair and make-up trailer

Aiden Gillen, who plays scheming Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish, dressed down in a T-shirt and black trousers.

His raven hair had a shock silver across the side and he sported his character's trademark facial hair.

Rugged Liam Cunningham, the loyal Davos Seaworth, dressed in a hard-wearing dark tunic and matching trousers.



Impressive: The elaborate set up in the Irish countryside played host to the dramatic scenes

Casual: Aiden Gillen, who plays scheming Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish, dressed down in a T-shirt and black trousers

Untrustworthy: Littlefinger's allegiance to the Starks remains under question

Rugged: Liam Cunningham dressed in a hard-wearing dark tunic and matching trousers

Right-hand man: Sir Davos played a crucial role in helping Jon Snow regain Castle Black

Easy does it: Co-star Sophie Turner's body double carefully watched her step as she left hair and make-up in a dark green dress, her red hair tied up

Noblewoman: The double's luscious locks were styled in a crown plait and a chunky plait

The actor wore a pair of wire-rimmed specs and sported a salt and pepper beard.

The elaborate set up in the Irish countryside rose imperiously into the air, a huge wall of scaffolding attached to the castle's front gate.

Sheep roamed the fields which were set to become a battleground.

Cutting a cool figure: Joe Dempsie, who plays Pod, looked to have a cooling vest on, indicating he was set to wear a heavy form of armour

The calm before the storm: Pod was seen practicing his battle skills in the previous episode

Joe Dempsie, who plays Pod, looked to have a cooling vest on, indicating he was set to wear a heavy form of armour.

Game Of Thrones made history at last week's Emmy Awards, as the programme won three awards during the televised portion of the show to add to the nine it scooped off air, bringing its total to 38 - one more than previous all-time record holder Frasier.

In addition, it received the most nominations (24) and earned arguably the biggest prize of the night - Outstanding Drama Series.

Wildlife: Sheep roamed the fields which were set to become a battleground