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Danny Dyer says Bafta win was 'very emotional moment'

Actor Danny Dyer has reflected on his win at the Bafta TV Awards and said it was "very emotional" to be given his "flowers" after 35 years in the industry.

Television • 07 Aug

Blue Lights wins the TV BAFTA for best drama series

Northern Ireland police drama Blue Lights won the BAFTA for Best Drama Series at the ceremony that was staged at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday.

Television • 12 May

Chesney Hawkes: Mickey Rourke is a 'hurt man'

Singer Chesney Hawkes has described veteran US actor and fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Mickey Rourke as a "hurt man" after his departure from the reality show.

Television • 11 May

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Alan Cumming hosts the TV BAFTAs, Legacy looks at Ireland's National Historic Properties, there's an Elaine Paige night on the Beeb, while Meath face Louth in the Leinster Football Final . . .

Television • 11 May

Tom Cruise meets A Complete Unknown star Timothée Chalamet at a screening of the Bob Dylan biopic in London in December 2024

Tom Cruise to be honoured by British Film Institute

Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise will be honoured with the British Film Institute's most prestigious accolade, a BFI Fellowship, in May.

Movies • 20 Mar

Irish eyes will be on Kneecap and Saoirse Ronan (seen here in The Outrun) making the shortlist

Irish eyes on BAFTA nominations at midday

Irish eyes are on the nominees for this year's British Academy Film Awards, the BAFTAs, which will be announced in London at midday.

Movies • 15 Jan

The Oscars are scheduled to take place on Sunday 2 March

Oscar nominations delayed due to LA wildfires

This year's Academy Award nominations, which were due to be announced on Friday 17 January, have been postponed until Sunday 19 January due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

US • 09 Jan

The Kneecap music biopic has been longlisted in seven categories at the BAFTAs

Kneecap, The Apprentice, Ronan longlisted for BAFTAs

The acclaimed music biopic Kneecap has been longlisted in seven categories at the 2025 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), while the Irish produced film The Apprentice has appeared in six categories.

Movies • 03 Jan

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

There's the landmark three-part documentary Stardust, the British Academy Television Awards, Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour, and Derek Mooney presents Back from the Brink . . .

Television • 09 May 24

A stage invader joined Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas as they accepted the Best Film Award at the BAFTAs / Image: BBC One / BAFTAs

BAFTA taking stage invasion incident 'very seriously'

BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, has said it is taking a security breach "very seriously" after a social media prankster gatecrashed the final acceptance speech for Best Film award.

Movies • 20 Feb 24

Matthew Perry will be honoured at the Bafta TV awards

Friends actor Matthew Perry will be honoured at the Bafta TV awards in May after he was not featured in the in memoriam segment at Sunday's film awards ceremony.

Television • 19 Feb 24

(L-R) Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal are among this year's BAFTA nominees

Irish stars out for Sunday's BAFTAs in London

Irish stars Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal are among the BAFTA nominees who will attend the star-studded awards ceremony in London on Sunday.

Movies • 13 Feb 24

Bafta Awards will be an 'evening of generosity and joy'

David Tennant reckons this weekend's Bafta film awards will be an "evening of generosity and joy" rather than stars being roasted when he hosts the event.

Movie • 12 Feb 24

(L-R) Andrew Scott in All of Us Strangers, Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer, Barry Keoghan in Saltburn

Watch: Irish eyes on BAFTA nominations

Irish actors Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, Cillian Murphy and Andrew Scott are tipped to be among the nominees when the shortlist for this year's British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) film awards is announced this afternoon in London.

Movies • 18 Jan 24

Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal in Aftersun

Paul Mescal wins Best Actor at BAFTA Scotland Awards

Paul Mescal has been named Best Film Actor at the British Film and Television Academy (BAFTA) Scotland Awards for his performance opposite young star Frankie Corio in Charlotte Wells' Aftersun.

Movies • 20 Nov 23

Daryl McCormack: 'it all happened very quickly'

Double Bafta nominee Daryl McCormack has admitted that seeing Emma Thompson's Oscars really put him under pressure as he pushed for a part in a movie with her.

Movies • 28 Jan 23

Margot Robbie at the Bafta: A Life in Pictures event celebrating her work

Margot Robbie reveals acting breakthrough in her mind

Margot Robbie has said her Oscar-nominated performance in the 2017 biopic I, Tonya was the first time she thought she was "a good actor".

Movies • 23 Nov 22

Actor Noel Clarke drops legal action against Bafta

Noel Clarke has dropped his legal action against Bafta, the academy has said.

Television • 07 Sep 22

Bafta television awards take place tonight

The Bafta television awards are set to return tonight, with Small Axe and I May Destroy You competing for a number of major prizes.

Television • 06 Jun 21

Noel Clarke - "I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing"

Noel Clarke issues new statement following allegations

Actor Noel Clarke has said he will be seeking "professional help" and has apologised "deeply" for his actions, but has "vehemently" denied sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour.

Television • 30 Apr 21

Bafta suspend actor Noel Clarke amid allegations

Bafta has suspended the membership of actor, director and writer Noel Clarke following allegations of misconduct.

BAFTA • 29 Apr 21

Anthony Hopkins (pictured in October 2020) - "I'm just so astounded"

Hopkins thought cheer for BAFTA win was for match on TV

BAFTA winner Anthony Hopkins, who did not log on for Sunday's virtual awards ceremony, heard people in the hotel where he is staying cheering after his win and presumed they were watching a football match.

Movies • 12 Apr 21

Bafta making 120 changes to address lack of diversity

The Bafta Film Awards has announced a long list of changes after it came under fire for the lack of diversity among the 2020 nominees.

Movies • 24 Sep 20

Normal People stars reunite for TV Bafta Awards

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, who are guest presenters at tonight's TV Bafta Awards, have been pictured together on the red carpet keeping a safe social distance.

Television • 31 Jul 20

'It's time to put on makeup, it's time to light the lights . . .'

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Friday July 31

The Muppets are back for another try, the League of Ireland returns, the BAFTA shindig is on, and Mica Paris tells the Story of Gospel Music in Six Songs . . .

Television • 31 Jul 20