BAFTAs: Eddie Redmayne wins best actor gong

Eddie Redmayne has been given the leading actor award at the BAFTAs, as his biopic The Theory of Everything picked up the gong for outstanding British film. The BAFTA for leading actress has gone to Julianne Moore for her portrayal in Still Alice. And Boyhood, which was filmed over the course of 12 years, received the BAFTA for best film from Tom Cruise - placing it in poll position for success at the Oscars in two weeks’ time. Patricia Arquette, who starred in the coming-of-age drama, was named best supporting actress. JK Simmons was announced best supporting actor for playing a tyrannical music teacher in Whiplash. After receiving the gong from Reese Witherspoon, he said: “This whole experience has been a gift to me.”

Britain has had a great year across the board, across writers, producers, actors and directors. It’s a very, very good time.

Benedict Cumberbatch, British actor

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