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From Scampi Fries to Shakespeare: Best moments at the Baftas

Here are some of the most funny and memorable moments from the 79th British Academy Film Awards.

Evening Standard

Aesop’s fable, Kylie’s Jammie Dodger and ‘the prettiest girl in the room’: the best quotes from the 2026 Baftas

Warwick Davis takes a swipe at Tom Cruise’s height, best actor Robert Aramayo namechecks Ethan Hawke, and Prince William calls the night’s biggest winning film ‘weird’

The Guardian - UK

Robert Aramayo triumphs over Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet in shock Bafta win

Jessie Buckley, Ryan Coogler and Sean Penn all took home major prizes – but it was a British unknown who was the star of the evening

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One Battle After Another sweeps Baftas as Hamnet and I Swear also triumph

One Battle After Another won six awards at the ceremony in London.

Evening Standard

One Battle After Another defeats Hamnet and Sinners at Baftas, as I Swear’s Robert Aramayo takes best actor

Paul Thomas Anderson drama scores six awards, as Jessie Buckley becomes first Irish woman to win leading actress prize

The Guardian - UK

Paul Thomas Anderson pays tribute to late assistant director with Bafta win

The British filmmaker Adam Somner was diagnosed with cancer just weeks into production.

Evening Standard

Baftas ‘heckling’: What really happened during Alan Cumming’s monologue?

The Scottish comedian later explained the reasoning behind the disruption

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Wunmi Mosaku wins Bafta for Sinners role

The actress won the best supporting actress prize.

Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley and Teyana Taylor bring drama to the Bafta red carpet

Jessie Buckley donned an electric blue Grecian-style gown to walk the red carpet.

Evening Standard

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Hudson among Hollywood stars at Baftas

Gillian Anderson, Emily Watson, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley were also photographed on the red carpet in central London.

The Independent UK

Baftas 2026: Emma Stone leads stars in daring red carpet fashion

Celebrities descended on London’s Royal Albert Hall in risque designs for the Baftas.

The Independent UK

Bafta red carpet in pictures: Gorgeous gowns, stylish suits and a duffle coat

The Bafta film awards at the Royal Festival Hall invited all the big stars, including Paddington bear

Evening Standard

From the Princess of Wales to Leonardo DiCaprio: all the best looks from the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet

Awards season has come to London! Here are all the best looks from the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet

Evening Standard

Stellan Skarsgard, Warwick Davis and Alan Cumming lead early Bafta arrivals

The stars kicked off the arrivals on the Bafta film awards red carpet.

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The Independent UK

Baftas 2026: The boldest looks on the red carpet

Classic all-black ensembles dominated this year’s ceremony, though a handful of stars still dared to take risks

The Guardian - UK

Baftas 2026: One Battle After Another wins best film – as it happened

Shock as Robert Aramayo named best actor for I Swear, and Jessie Buckley less surprisingly wins best actress for Hamnet. Here’s a minute-by-minute rundown of all the glitz, gossip, winners and losers

Evening Standard

Bafta chairwoman: It’s been a really good year for watching films

Sara Putt, the head Bafta, said it had been a “glorious” year for audiences as stars arrived for the awards ceremony in central London.

The Independent UK

Stars descend on the BAFTA film awards, with 'One Battle' and 'Sinners' leading the race

The BAFTA Film Awards have a tight race, with “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” leading the nominations

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The Guardian - UK

‘The trick is not being so annoying that people hate you’: is awards-show hosting the toughest gig out there?

From the dire Hathaway and Franco double act to the charming Fey and Poehler combo, the choice of MC is vital to a show’s success. With Alan Cumming set to helm the Baftas on Sunday, here’s what he needs to know

The Independent UK

Baftas 2026: Start time for ceremony and red carpet, how to watch and who is hosting?

Alan Cumming will host Sunday’s ceremony in London

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming says he ‘won’t be too mean’ when presenting Bafta Film Awards

The Scottish actor has previously hosted the TV awards for the British Academy.

Cinemablend

Danielle Reyes Was Such A Messy Traitor, And Now I Can't Get Over Her Response After Alan Cumming Called Her 'The Worst'

She wasn't going to let that slide.

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming praises Scotland for being ‘sane’ country that values the arts

The 61-year-old actor, writer and presenter is known for hosting the US version of the hit reality game show since it first launched in 2023.

Cinemablend

A Lot Of Housewives Have Done Well On The Traitors, But Would Heather Gay Join?

Here's what she told CinemaBlend.

The Independent UK

Bafta nominations 2026 – live: One Battle After Another leads the pack with 14 nominations

‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ set to lead this year’s pack of nominated movies

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