The BAFTAs

Richard E Grant a capable host, Alison Hammond less so (nervous?)

Martin McDonagh did well - Banshees won him awards for screenplay and Best British film (''British' film?', he quipped), Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan won as Supporting Actors (the look of delight from Brendan Gleeson on hearing these wins is lovely). Seemed the Irish were everywhere. Martin praised Ben Davis's photography on the film as one of the best of the year (not nominated).

The big winner was All Quiet - Film, Foreign Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay (by Brits), Cinematography (another Brit, James Friend), Score, Sound. Production design for Babylon was its only win.

Emma Thompson and Michelle Yeoh seemed audience favourites for Actress, but the fact that Cate Blanchett won it seemed a foregone conclusion. Elvis won for his portrayal of Austin Butler, which was a shame as Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy were nominated.

Paul Rogers won Best Editor for Everything Everywhere and pleased us by proclaiming that all his favourite editors were women. Rather belatedly, Sex Ed's Emma Mackey won the ee Rising Star award.

And Sandy Powell made history as the first costume designer to win the Lifetime Achievement Award. Her credits include Far From Heaven and Carol for Todd Haynes, The Young Victoria, The Favourite, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Aviator, Hugo and other Scorsese's, Shakespeare in Love and Caravaggio.