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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ellie Harrison

Richard E Grant makes slap joke in Baftas opening speech

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Richard E Grant wasted no time referencing “The Slap” in his opening speech at the Baftas on Sunday night (19 February).

The Withnail and I actor, who is hosting this year’s ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall, told the star-studded crowd: “Nobody on my watch gets slapped tonight – except on the back.”

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