BAFTA Awards: ‘Three Billboards’ Wins Outstanding British Film as Attendees Support Time’s Up

The 71st British Academy Film Awards are underway in London.

The ceremony, which is being held at the Royal Albert Hall for the second consecutive year, is hosted for the first time by Joanna Lumley, best known for her role as Patsy in the “Absolutely Fabulous” TV show and movie.Lumley took over as host from Stephen Fry, who has presented the BAFTAs 12 times since first emceeing in 2001, including each year since 2012.

The new host immediately brought a fresh approach to the ceremony with a pre-recorded segment that featured the actress interacting with characters from nominated films including “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “Call Me by Your Name,” “Darkest Hour” and “Paddington 2.”Following a performance by Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo inspired by “The Shape of Water,” which led the nominees going into the ceremony with 12, Lumley took to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall.

She revealed that exactly 100 years ago the venue hosted an event

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