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All the latest news and updates on the British Academy Film Awards aka the Baftas, an annual ceremony which aims to reward the best of British and international cinema, which first took place in 1949. A separate British Academy Television Awards (Bafta TV Awards) is also held each year. Here's all you need to know about the current nominees, latest winners, biggest snubs, and more.

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Mikey Madison as Ani in Anora, Vynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a green-skinned witch, in Wicked, and Adriem Brody as Laszlo Toth in The Brutalist

The best film of the year won't win at the 2025 Oscars

Channel: Film Film January 1, 2025 By Tori Brazier
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Bafta 2025 host David Tennant jokes 'pretty much anyone' could do better job than him

Channel: Film Film December 9, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp
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Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania interview - ‘I put myself before everything’

Channel: Gaming Gaming November 1, 2024 By David Jenkins
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Huw Edwards becomes first person ever to have prestigious membership ‘terminated’

Channel: TV TV August 8, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has mascara running down her face as she stands on the street in a still from her show Fleabag

Phoebe Waller-Bridge had to be 'locked in a room' to finish Fleabag

Channel: TV TV July 20, 2024 By Lillie Rohan
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 1 ??Warner Brothers Intl Television

Harry Potter star slates 'unacceptable' Bafta TV Awards

Channel: TV TV May 15, 2024 By Pierra Willix
Bobby Brazier kisses reality star at Baftas afterparty

Bobby Brazier 'snogs' TV star at Baftas afterparty after denying co-star romance

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders May 14, 2024 By Josie Copson
Play Video Marcus Wareing, Gregg Wallace, Monica Galetti on MasterChef: The Professionals

MasterChef star reveals reason why fancy London restaurant closed down

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Sabrina Barr
Play Video LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Harry Clark attends the BAFTA Television Awards 2024 with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

The Traitors winner Harry Clark reveals why he still hasn't spent his £95,000 prize money

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Sabrina Barr
Play Video Lorraine Kelly and Judi Love at the Bafta TV Awards

Loose Women star claps back after viral reaction to Lorraine Kelly's Bafta win

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Sabrina Barr
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (14359552k) Antony Cotton 'Good Morning Britain' TV show, London, UK - 22 Feb 2024

'We've got enough': Coronation Street legend reacts to BAFTA snub

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street May 17, 2024 By Michael Adams
Play Video Aidan Turner in Poldark

Poldark star Aidan Turner hails steamy BBC drama’s ‘momentous’ 10th anniversary

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Sabrina Barr
Play Video Jasmine Jobson, winner of the Supporting Actress category for "Top Boy", poses with the award at the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards in London, Britain, May 12, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Top Boy star overcome with emotion after Bafta win for role that 'changed her life'

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Pierra Willix
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Hannah Waddingham hailed an 'icon' after taking swig from secret flask after Bafta loss

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
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Kate Beckinsale 'relieved' over Bafta tribute to late stepdad after 'heartbreaking' ordeal

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp
Play Video Lorraine Kelly and Olly Alexander performing at Eurovision

Lorraine Kelly blasts ‘scandal’ of Olly Alexander's 'crushing' Eurovision result

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
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Steve Coogan believes 'gamble' of playing Jimmy Savile has 'paid off' after backlash

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
Sarah Lancashire accepts the Leading Actress Award for 'Happy Valley' onstage during the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 12, 2024 in London, England.

Huge night for Happy Valley and Top Boy as they win big at Bafta TV Awards

Channel: TV TV May 13, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (14476374fi) Balvinder Sopal BAFTA Television Awards, Arrivals, Royal Festival Hall, London, UK - 12 May 2024

EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal turns up to Baftas red carpet in crutches and moon boot

Channel: Soaps Soaps May 12, 2024 By Pierra Willix
Play Video Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (13924243r) Will Young 'Lorraine' TV show, London, UK - 22 May 2023

Will Young says he's 'still sweating' over excruciating encounter with Hollywood legend

Channel: TV TV April 25, 2024 By Ruth Lawes