The British Academy Film Awards 2019

Joanna Lumley takes centre stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall to host one of the world’s most prestigious film ceremonies - The British Academy Film Awards 2019.

The Favourite is nominated in 12 categories. Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Roma and A Star Is Born all received seven nominations. Vice has six, BlacKkKlansman has five, and Cold War and Green Book have four each. Can You Ever Forgive Me? , Mary Poppins Returns, Mary Queen Of Scots and Stan & Ollie have three nominations each.

This year’s awards will see the return of Cirque du Soleil, who are currently in residence at the Royal Albert Hall at the time of the awards with its latest touring show.

Produced by Bafta Productions and Whizz Kid Entertainment for BBC One.

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