MUMBAI: The shows Lost and 24 are among those competing for top honours at The Television Critics Association awards in the US.

The winners will be announced on 23 July in Pasadena, California.

They have been nominated for programme of the year. Joining them are Grey's Anatomy, The Office and The Sopranos. NBC leads the list of most nominations by a broadcaster with 10 nominations on the strength of its comedy series. Freshmen series, My Name Is Earl and The Office. Each received three nominations. The West Wing received two nominations, including the Heritage Award..

The Sopranos and 24 also earned three nominations apiece.

PBS programmes dominated the news and information category, locking up four of the five nominations. Public television received seven notices overall. Fox received six nods, including a nomination for newcomer "Prison Break."

The 22nd annual TCA Awards honour the finest work of the 2005-2006 season as selected by the association's 200-plus member critics and journalists.