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Ryan Paton

Alison Hammond issues verdict on Martin Freeman's Scouse accent at BAFTAs

Alison Hammond issued her verdict on Martin Freeman's Liverpool accent during tonight's BAFTAs.

The This Morning host presented Sunday's prestigious ceremony alongside Richard E Grant. The two oversaw an evening of entertainment in celebration of the year's best films.

Alison interviewed celebrities back stage to get the latest reaction to the ceremony. In one segment, the 48-year-old chatted to the star of The Responder who was joined by Spice Girl, Geri Haliwell Horner, and BBC critic, Ali Plumb.

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Martin received widespread critical acclaim for his performance as Chris Carson in the hit BBC crime drama last year. The 51-year-old adopted a Scouse accent for his portrayal of the morally compromised urgent response officer.

Alison stopped talking about the ceremony to heap praise on Martin's performance. She said: "I've got to talk about The Responder. It's absolutely amazing. A lot of TV BAFTAs around that, what's it like doing it? You've got the Liverpudlian accent down."

Martin thanked Alison for her kind comments as he praised the show's creator, Tony Schumacher. He said: "It's a joy to do. It's one of the best written pieces of anything I've ever done."

Alison Hammond interviewed Martin Freeman at tonight's BAFTAs (BBC)

The Responder is set to return for season two and Tony issued a statement last month on what fans can expect. He said: "It's weird, and I don't want to torment you, but having spent the day sitting in a room with the great team at Dancing Ledge Productions and Martin reading first episode of season 2, well, all I can say is I think you're in for a treat..."

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