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UK weather: London to be hotter than Athens this week as temperatures rise after months of rain

Spring is on its way for many parts of the UK as temperatures reach their highest in months

The Independent UK

BAFTA on High Alert for Controversial Royal Jokes Amid Rumours of a Kate and William Appearance

Bosses don't want any awkward jokes to be made in front of the royals

Marie Claire

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 Independent UK

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Stars arrive for the UK’s BAFTA film awards, in photos

Stars are convening Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, a major awards season ceremony ahead of next month's Oscars.

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Watch in full: Bafta stars walk red carpet ahead of 2026 film awards

Watch as stars walk the Bafta red carpet for the 2026 film awards on Sunday, 22 February, in London.

The Independent UK

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Baftas 2026 live: Robert Aramayo beats DiCaprio and Chalamet in shock Best Actor win

‘One Battle After Another’, Jessie Buckley and Wunmi Mosaku also score major wins, during Alan Cumming-presented ceremony

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

The Independent UK

Jessie Buckley tipped for victory at Bafta film awards

Hamnet made Bafta history with 11 nominations.

Evening Standard

Wunmi Mosaku and Chloe Zhao among stars at pre-Bafta party

Stars from across film, TV and fashion arrived at the event in central London on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Oscars bellwether, British awards or both? The identity dilemma facing the Baftas

Few UK nominations this year as industry tries to balance attracting global attention and celebrating homegrown projects

The Guardian - UK

Bafta awards 2026: Who are the potential history-makers and record-breakers?

Jessie Buckley, star of Hamnet, has the chance to make history for her home nation of Ireland.

Evening Standard

The Royal Family's history with the BAFTAs goes way back - take our quiz and see how much you know

The star-studded awards are a highlight of the year and they have a surprising amount of links with the royals

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‘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

Evening Standard

Wunmi Mosaku reveals how she’s keeping calm before Baftas: 'Just take each day as it comes'

The actress was in London being honoured at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Thursday

TechRadar

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (February 20)

From The Night Agent's return to Brendan Fraser's latest movie, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend.

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Paddington Bear confirmed as first four-pawed presenter at BAFTA awards

After being confirmed as a presenter at the ceremony, Paddington Bear is set to bring a marmalade-tinted flourish to this weekend’s EE BAFTA Film Awards.

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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

The Guardian - UK

Pigs, punchups and a foaming red carpet: 10 amazing Baftas moments – ranked

Ahead of this Sunday’s awards night, we remember Joanna Lumley’s humourless stint at hosting, acrobats dressed as astronauts and the rage of Russell Crowe

The Independent UK

Robert Aramayo is up against DiCaprio at the Baftas. He found out about his nomination while doing the dishes

RISING STARS: The British star of ‘The Rings of Power’ has had a busy month: he’s made his West End debut, and he’s been nominated for two Baftas for his work in the touching Tourette’s drama ‘I Swear’. And now he needs a lie-down, he tells Jacob Stolworthy

The Conversation

The Bafta film awards are going greener – but some climate problems are hiding off camera

The Bafta film awards are brilliant at making film feel like it matters. The clothes, the cameras, the applause, the shared cultural moment. That spectacle is the point.

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.

Woman & Home

Butter yellow is back! Elizabeth McGovern just styled it in a way I've got seen before - and it really works

The Downton Abbey star wore a high-contrast outfit for the BAFTA Invest in Talent Gala and it showed you can go bold with pastels

Evening Standard

Jessie Ware says it is ‘great honour’ to perform at Bafta Film Awards

Ware will sing during the ceremony’s In Memoriam section, where guests pause to remember those in the industry who have died over the past year.

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